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WV SB1020

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Oliverio

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds up to five "educational leave days" per school year as an excused absence category for West Virginia students subject to compulsory attendance laws

  • Requires parents to submit a note within three days of the student's return to school explaining how the educational leave day(s) were used

  • Directs the West Virginia State Board of Education to promulgate a legislative rule defining what qualifies as educational leave

  • Amends existing attendance law that already permits excused absences for medical appointments, illness, death in family, court appearances, military requirements, college visits, and participation in sanctioned student organizations

Legislative Description

Allowing up to five educational leave days within definition of "excused absence"

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Education

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Education3/2/2026
Education2/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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