H.J.Res.29

Amendment to Clarify WV Board of Education duties and authority

Introduced·1/29/26
Intr Text

Clarifies the duties and authority of the West Virginia Board of Education.

The bill proposes an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution to clarify the duties and authority of the West Virginia Board of Education. It specifies that the board shall perform only duties prescribed by law and outlines the process for appointing board members. The amendment also details the grounds for removing a board member and the manner of such removal. The proposed amendment will be submitted to voters in the 2026 general election.

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Where it stands

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Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 29

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 29

House

To Education then Judiciary

Jan 29

House

Introduced in House