HB4659

Transfer oversight of childcare from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Education

Introduced·1/21/26
Intr Text

Transfers oversight of childcare services from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Education in West Virginia.

West Virginia HB4659 proposes to transfer all childcare services from the Department of Human Services to the West Virginia Department of Education, renaming them as Early Childhood Education Centers. The bill outlines a three-tiered funding formula for these centers, with contributions from the state, employers, and parents. It mandates that the Department of Education oversee the certification of providers and staff, while local health departments handle inspections and food safety standards.

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Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jan 21

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 21

House

To Education then Finance

Jan 21

House

Introduced in House