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WV HB4967

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Vance

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) would gain authority to revoke coaching credentials of any coach found guilty of illegally recruiting student athletes

  • Amends §18-2-25 of the West Virginia Code regarding the State Board of Education's oversight of secondary school athletic activities

  • Introduced January 29, 2026, by Delegates Vance, Martin, Mallow, and Brooks; referred to the Committee on Education then the Judiciary

  • Adds new subsection (g) to existing law that currently governs WVSSAC's control over interscholastic athletic events, extracurricular activities, and eligibility requirements for public, private, parochial, and home-schooled students

Legislative Description

To allow for the WVSSAC to pull coaching certificates of coaches who are found guilty of illegal recruiting

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Education

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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