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WV HB5163
Bill
Status
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Hornby
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AI Summary
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Exempts child-care programs operated by county boards of education exclusively for their employees' children from state licensing requirements under West Virginia Code §49-2-113 and Title 78 CSR 1 regulations
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Transfers oversight responsibility from the Department of Health and Human Resources to the State Board of Education for these employee-exclusive programs
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Requires the State Board of Education to establish rules ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of children enrolled in county board of education employee child-care programs
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Amends existing child welfare code that currently requires licensing for day-care centers and residential child-care facilities operated by non-state entities
Legislative Description
Relating to exempting child-care programs operated by a county board of education exclusively for the children of its employees from certain licensing requirements
Education (K12)
Last Action
To Finance
3/9/2026