HB 4759 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Modifing the rules for transferring students

HB 4759 requires the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) to update its rules about athletic eligibility for students who transfer between schools. It directly affects students transferring schools, public and private schools, and the WVSSAC itself. The bill mandates that WVSSAC modify its existing rules to address eligibility after school transfers and also updates rules for incoming ninth-grade students' academic eligibility. These changes aim to standardize transfer protocols and ensure consistent athletic participation rules across school districts. The bill does not alter academic requirements but focuses on administrative procedures for student eligibility.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Last action Feb 9, 2026
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Jan 22, 2026
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Jan 22, 2026
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