Relating to chronic absenteeism
State of West VirginiaWest VirginiaThe purpose of this bill is to remove truancy as a status offense, shift the absenteeism focus from punitive to preventative, and clarify the statutory provisions and procedures for chronic absenteeism.
- Status
- Engrossed
- Passed its first chamber
- Status date
- Feb 24, 2026
- 261 days ago
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
WV HB 4656 · EngrossedFeb 24
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Bill details
- Last action
- On 2nd reading, rereferred to Education · Mar 11, 2026
Sponsors
JEJoe EllingtonRepresentative · Republican · HD-038Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
JSJoseph StatlerRepresentative · Republican · HD-077
CTChristopher ToneyRepresentative · Republican · HD-043
JAJames AkersRepresentative · Republican · HD-055
JWJimmy WillisRepresentative · Republican · HD-003
MHMichael HornbyRepresentative · Republican · HD-093
KCKathie CrouseRepresentative · Republican · HD-019
EPElliott PrittRepresentative · Republican · HD-050
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PMPhil MallowRepresentative · Republican · HD-075
LDLori DittmanRepresentative · Republican · HD-063
Bill history
Newest first.
Mar 11, 2026On 2nd reading, rereferred to EducationSenate
Mar 11, 2026Read 1st timeSenate
Mar 11, 2026Immediate considerationSenate
Mar 11, 2026Without recommendation, but first rereferred to Education then FinanceSenate
Feb 25, 2026To EducationSenate
Feb 25, 2026To Education then FinanceSenate
Feb 25, 2026Introduced in SenateSenate
Feb 24, 2026Communicated to SenateHouse
Show 16 earlier actions
Feb 24, 2026Passed House (Roll No. 171)House
Feb 24, 2026Read 3rd timeHouse
Feb 24, 2026On 3rd reading, Special CalendarHouse
Feb 23, 2026Read 2nd timeHouse
Feb 23, 2026On 2nd reading, Special CalendarHouse
Feb 20, 2026Read 1st timeHouse
Feb 20, 2026On 1st reading, Special CalendarHouse
Feb 19, 2026By substitute, do passHouse
Feb 17, 2026Markup DiscussionHouse
Jan 28, 2026To House JudiciaryHouse
Jan 28, 2026Do pass, but first to JudiciaryHouse
Jan 23, 2026Markup DiscussionHouse
Jan 21, 2026To House EducationHouse
Jan 21, 2026Introduced in HouseHouse
Jan 21, 2026To Education then JudiciaryHouse
Jan 21, 2026Filed for introductionHouse
Recorded vote
Passed House (Roll No. 171)Feb 24, 2026 · House · 96 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Education (K12)
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