HB5089

Relating to public school acceptance of student transcripts or other credentials

Complete·3/14/26

West Virginia HB5089 mandates public schools to accept student transcripts from various programs, ensuring they verify content standards.

West Virginia HB5089 requires public schools to accept transcripts from public, private, homeschool, microschool, and HOPE scholarship programs. These transcripts must be verified to ensure they meet the state's content standards. The bill also outlines compulsory school attendance, starting with the school year when a child turns six, and mandates that students transfer to the same grade level they were in at their previous school.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 5

9:30 AM

Senate Education Committee Meeting

Feb 25

1:00 PM

Standing Committee on Education Meeting

History

Apr 1

House

Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

Mar 25

House

To Governor 3/25/2026

Mar 14

Senate

To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal