WV HB4970

Mandates random drug testing for all state employees, county commission employees, State Board of Education personnel, and K-12 school staff beginning July 1, 2026 (or school year 2026-2027 for education employees)

Requires all new hires to pass a drug test before beginning employment

Subjects 10% of all covered employees to random drug testing each year

Extends testing requirements to volunteers, including volunteer coaches in K-12 schools

Requires the State Board of Education and Director of Personnel to propose implementing rules for legislative approval, while county commissions must adopt their own rules