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WV HB4591
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Hornby
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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
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