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WV HB5577

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kathie Crouse

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • County school boards must reevaluate the success of their existing anti-bullying policies and modify them based on whether they are working effectively
  • Parents, guardians, and students must be given the opportunity to provide feedback to county boards about issues they have experienced with bullying policies
  • Any actions taken by county boards to modify anti-bullying policies must be open to parents, guardians, and students
  • County boards must report to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability (LOCEA) on the effectiveness of their anti-bullying policies when requested by LOCEA
  • The amendments take effect immediately upon passage during the 2026 regular legislative session

Legislative Description

Strengthen school bullying laws.

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Education

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/16/2026

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