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WV HB5194

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Denny Canterbury

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the use of calculators and math computational devices in kindergarten through eighth grade classrooms in West Virginia public schools and public charter schools

  • Amends the Code of West Virginia by adding new section §18-5-55 under Article 5 (County Board of Education)

  • Introduced February 4, 2026 by Delegates Canterbury and Cooper and referred to the House Committee on Education

  • Applies to all K-8 public school settings with no exceptions listed for students with disabilities or special circumstances

Legislative Description

To ban calculators and math computational devices from K-8 grade classrooms.

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Education

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/4/2026

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