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WV HB4146

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kathie Crouse

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • All public school employees (teachers, administrators, nurses, board members, bus drivers, custodians, and others) must be fully vaccinated according to the pediatric schedule, including DTaP/Tdap, Hepatitis B, Polio, MMR, Varicella, HPV series, annual flu shots, and COVID-19 vaccines

  • Religious and philosophical exemptions for school personnel are prohibited unless such exemptions are honored for students

  • Students, teachers, administrators, and staff who travel to states allowing vaccine exemptions must quarantine for 21 days before returning to school, using personal or vacation leave (students may complete coursework remotely)

  • All visitors to public schools, including parents, guest speakers, and maintenance contractors, must show proof of full vaccination according to the pediatric schedule before entering school buildings

Legislative Description

To require compulsory vaccinations for anyone employed by the public school system in this state.

Health

Last Action

To House Public Education

1/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Education1/19/2026
Education1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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