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WV HB4905

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elliott Pritt

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the West Virginia Department of Education to eliminate all fees for teacher licensure, certification, and registering continuing education credit hours by January 30, 2027
  • Amends §18A-3-3a of the West Virginia Code to add this fee removal requirement
  • Introduced January 29, 2026 by Delegates Pritt, Crouse, and Bell and referred to the House Committee on Education
  • Maintains existing provisions for tuition reimbursement for teachers taking courses toward certification renewal or additional endorsements in shortage areas (up to 15 semester hours each)

Legislative Description

Removing fees teachers have to pay in order to obtain any teaching license, certification, or additional continuing education credit hours (reporting fee) to the state Board of Education

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Education

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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