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WV HB4536

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gary Howell

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Students who complete a driver education course taught by a West Virginia Department of Education-certified teacher can receive a "High School Driver Education Certificate" that waives both written and road skill exams at the DMV

  • The certificate is valid for six months from the date of issue; if it expires, the applicant must complete full testing at the DMV

  • Applicants under age 18 transferring an out-of-state license to West Virginia must still take both written and road tests administered by the DMV

  • All standard driver's license fees must still be paid to the Division of Motor Vehicles when using the certificate

Legislative Description

Allow students who enroll and successfully complete a driver’s education course to waive testing at the DMV

Roads and Transportation

Last Action

To House Education

1/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/19/2026

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