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WV HB4591

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Hornby

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds school athletic directors with National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) certification (CAA or CMAA) to the list of professionals eligible for a $2,500 annual salary supplement
  • Extends eligibility for reimbursement of certification fees and expenses up to $600 to athletic directors pursuing NIAAA certification
  • Salary supplement is paid in equal monthly installments and continues for the life of the certification or ten years, whichever comes first
  • Maintains the existing cap of 115 combined new recipients per fiscal year across all eligible professions (speech-language pathologists, audiologists, counselors, school psychologists, school nurses, and now athletic directors)
  • Amends West Virginia Code §18A-4-2b to include athletic directors alongside other nationally certified school professionals

Legislative Description

To recognize School Athletic Directors who have achieved a nationally recognized professional certification through the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA).

Professions and Occupations

Last Action

To Education

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/25/2026
Education1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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