SB696

Permitting women's wrestling in certain public schools

Introduced·2/2/26
Intr Text

Permits women's wrestling as a sanctioned sport in public high schools and charter schools in West Virginia.

The bill amends the West Virginia Code to allow women's wrestling as a sanctioned sport in public high schools and charter schools starting from the 2026-2027 school year. This change is part of the broader regulatory framework managed by the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission, which oversees interscholastic athletic events and other extracurricular activities. The commission's rules and requirements apply equally to public and private schools participating in these activities.

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Education Committee
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History

Feb 2

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 2

Senate

To Education

Feb 2

Senate

Introduced in Senate