Prohibit the use of school resources in election advocacy efforts and prohibit school employees from political activity during their work hours or on behalf of the school administration
HB 4337 prohibits public schools from using school resources - including facilities, staff time, or equipment - for election advocacy, such as promoting or opposing candidates. It also bans school employees from engaging in political activities during work hours or while representing the school administration. The bill applies directly to all West Virginia public school employees and school entities, preventing the use of official capacity for political purposes. It does not restrict political activity outside school hours or personal political expression unrelated to school duties. The law aims to maintain nonpartisan environments in educational settings by limiting political involvement during work-related activities.
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026
Last action Jan 15, 2026
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Jan 15, 2026
Committee
To House Education
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
To Education
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Larry Kump
RRepublican
Co
Bill Ridenour
RRepublican
Co
Chris Anders
RRepublican
Co
Jim Butler
RRepublican
Co
Rick Hillenbrand
RRepublican
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