HB5644

To establish provisions regarding student immigration status and nationality in WV public educational institutions

Introduced·2/17/26
Intr Text

West Virginia public schools and higher education institutions must report student immigration status and nationality data annually.

West Virginia HB5644 mandates that public school districts and accredited institutions of higher education in West Virginia collect and report aggregated demographic data on the immigration status and nationality of enrolled students. This data must be published annually and submitted to the superintendent of public instruction, who will then publish it on the state department of education's website. The bill defines various immigration statuses, including citizens, permanent residents, non-immigrants, illegal aliens, refugees, and asylees.

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History

Feb 17

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 17

House

To Education then Judiciary

Feb 17

House

Introduced in House