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WV HB5669
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shawn Fluharty
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AI Summary
- Prohibits alleged perpetrators in pending child abuse or neglect investigations from withdrawing a child from public, charter, or private school to begin home instruction
- Bars alleged perpetrators from assuming or resuming responsibility as the primary home instruction provider during an active investigation
- Restrictions apply only while the investigation is pending and terminate when the Department of Human Services closes the case as unfounded or a court orders otherwise
- Requires the Department of Human Services to notify the child's school and custodial parent or guardian of the temporary restriction when an investigation begins
- Designated as "Raylee's Law" and introduced in the West Virginia Legislature on February 17, 2026
Legislative Description
Prohibiting the home schooling of children in certain circumstances
Education (K12)
Last Action
On 2nd reading, House Calendar
3/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/17/2026
Full Bill Text
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