HB4402

Relating to school protection officers

Introduced·1/16/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB4402 establishes the appointment, qualifications, and duties of school protection officers in the state.

West Virginia HB4402 creates a framework for the appointment of school protection officers, detailing their qualifications, authority, and limitations. The bill allows sheriffs to appoint qualified individuals as school protection officers, who must meet specific criteria such as being of good moral character and passing background checks. These officers are granted law enforcement powers and can be removed only by the sheriff or county commission.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 18

1:00 PM

Standing Committee on Education Meeting

Feb 17

1:00 PM

Subcommittee on Public Education Meeting

History

Feb 18

House

To House Education

Feb 17

House

Markup Discussion

Feb 8

House

To House Public Education