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WV HB4940

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

  • Prohibits county board members, officers, and school administrators from preventing teachers from using crowdsourcing or other current fundraising methods to generate funds for school activities
  • Amends West Virginia Code §18-5-13 regarding county board of education authority over schools and school interests
  • Schools may use funds generated through fundraising or donation-soliciting activities for student, parent, teacher, and community recognition programs
  • Requires schools to publicize fundraising activities and designate the intended purpose for funds generated before commencing any activity
  • Introduced January 29, 2026, by Delegates Pritt, Crouse, and Bell; referred to the House Committee on Education

Legislative Description

Relating to teacher fundraising

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Education

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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