HB5257

Relating to education to children and adults housed in correctional facilities and regional jails

Introduced·2/5/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB5257 removes the requirement for specific appropriations to provide education to children and adults in correctional facilities and.

West Virginia HB5257 amends the Code of West Virginia to remove the requirement for specific appropriations in order for the State Board of Education, State Department of Education, and the State Superintendent of Schools to provide education to children and adults housed in correctional facilities and regional jails. The bill ensures that all students with exceptionalities, including those in mental health facilities, residential institutions, private schools receiving public funds, and correctional facilities, receive an education in accordance with state and federal laws.

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Education Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 5

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 5

House

To Education then Finance

Feb 5

House

Introduced in House