Relating to providing for free early childhood education for all West Virginia children
HJR 33 is a constitutional amendment proposal that would require West Virginia to provide free early childhood education to all children in the state. It seeks to amend Article XII of the West Virginia Constitution by adding a new section stating the legislature must provide "a thorough and efficient system of free schools including early childhood education." This would not immediately create new programs but would require future legislation to establish such a system, subject to voter approval in the 2026 general election. The amendment is currently pending referral to the House Education Committee.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2025
Last action Feb 28, 2025
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Total actions
4
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Committee
2
Feb 28, 2025
Committee
To House Education
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Committee
To Education then Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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