HB 4544 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

To create a homeless education coordinator in urban and rural counties.

HB 4544 creates a new "homeless education coordinator" position in West Virginia counties designated by the state board as urban counties. The bill directly affects homeless students by requiring these coordinators to assist them in accessing and maintaining school enrollment. Key provisions mandate the state board to designate urban counties for this role and establish the coordinator's duty to help homeless students navigate school systems and address barriers to attendance. The bill amends education code sections to implement this position, focusing on concrete administrative change rather than broader policy shifts.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 19, 2026 Last action Jan 19, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
Committee
To House Education
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Jan 19, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
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To Education then Finance
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