HB4425

To repeal the provision allowing for students to transfer from one school to another without losing eligibility.

Complete·3/31/26

West Virginia HB4425 repeals the provision allowing students to transfer between schools without losing athletic eligibility.

West Virginia HB4425 repeals Section 18-2-25e of the Code of West Virginia, which allowed students to transfer from one school to another without losing their athletic eligibility. This change affects student-athletes who transfer between schools, potentially impacting their ability to participate in sports at their new school. The repeal aims to standardize athletic eligibility rules across schools within the state.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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14 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 10

9:00 AM

Senate Education Committee Meeting

Feb 25

1:00 PM

Standing Committee on Education Meeting

History

Mar 31

House

Approved by Governor 3/31/2026

Mar 18

House

To Governor 3/18/2026

Mar 14

Senate

To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal