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WV HB4062

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kathie Crouse

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows homeschool athletic teams to compete against West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) member schools in regular-season interscholastic athletic contests

  • Homeschool teams must comply with health, safety, and eligibility requirements similar to WVSSAC member schools and provide proof of comparable insurance coverage

  • Homeschool teams are excluded from official WVSSAC rankings, standings, statistical records, and postseason competitions including sectionals, regionals, and state championships

  • Games against homeschool teams will not affect the official win-loss records or standings of WVSSAC member schools, and participation by member schools is voluntary

  • WVSSAC oversees implementation and eligibility verification, with disputes subject to review by a WVSSAC committee and appeal to the West Virginia State Board of Education

Legislative Description

To create the West Virginia Homeschool Student Athletics Participation Act.

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Education

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/17/2026
Educational Choice1/19/2026
Education1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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