SB 442 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Creating homeless education coordinator position in counties designated by State Board as urban county

SB 442 creates a new "homeless education coordinator" position in West Virginia counties designated as "urban" by the State Board of Education. This position will directly assist homeless children and youth in accessing and staying in school by addressing barriers to attendance and enrollment. The bill amends education law to clarify the coordinator's role in supporting homeless students, ensuring they receive necessary services under federal and state education requirements. The coordinator will work within designated urban counties to implement strategies that prevent school disruption for homeless students.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2026 Last action Jan 16, 2026
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Jan 16, 2026
Committee
To Education
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Jan 16, 2026
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Introduced in Senate
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Jan 16, 2026
Committee
To Education then Finance
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