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WV HB4794

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Pinson

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • West Virginia high school students must pass a test on the provisions and principles of the United States Constitution during grades 9-12 to be eligible for graduation
  • The State Board of Education is responsible for creating the test content and distributing it to county boards of education statewide
  • A passing score of 85 percent or higher is required, and the test contents must be made available to the public for review
  • Students who fail may retake the test one week after their first attempt and continue retaking it until they achieve a passing score
  • The requirement takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Requiring high school students to pass a test on the US Constitution to graduate from high school

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Education

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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