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WV HB4942

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 a second adult to be present on county school buses when pre-kindergarten through 4th grade students are mixed with middle school-aged children or older on the same route
  • Aims to maintain order and safety on buses transporting students of significantly different age groups together
  • Amends existing West Virginia Code §18-2E-5d, which establishes standards for school bus transportation times
  • Current law sets recommended one-way transportation times of 30 minutes for elementary students, 45 minutes for middle school students, and 60 minutes for high school students
  • Introduced January 29, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Education then Finance

Legislative Description

To establish requirements for adult supervision on county school buses

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Education

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/29/2026

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