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WV HB5257

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Pushkin

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that education for adults in correctional facilities and regional jails be provided only "to the extent funds are provided therefor"
  • Eliminates the limitation that adult inmates must still be eligible for free appropriate public education (FAPE) to receive educational services
  • Mandates the State Superintendent ensure all adults in correctional facilities and regional jails receive an education without funding contingencies
  • Reorganizes and renumbers provisions related to the State Superintendent's powers and duties for exceptional children education
  • Introduced February 5, 2026, and referred to the House Education and Finance Committees

Legislative Description

Relating to education to children and adults housed in correctional facilities and regional jails

Corrections

Last Action

To House Education

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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