HB4660

To move any remaining sixth grade classifications from elementary schools to middle schools.

Introduced·1/21/26
Intr Text

Moves sixth-grade students from elementary to middle schools starting in 2026/2027.

West Virginia HB4660 proposes to reclassify sixth-grade students from elementary schools to middle schools starting in the 2026/2027 school year. The bill mandates that the state superintendent classify schools based on established standards, rules, and regulations. Any teacher reclassification will follow Section 18A-4-1 of the code. The purpose is to align sixth-grade education with middle school standards.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jan 27

1:30 PM

House Committee on Education Meeting

Jan 27

1:30 PM

Standing Committee on Education Meeting

History

Jan 23

House

Markup Discussion

Jan 21

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 21

House

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