SB1044 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Requiring Board of Education to promulgate rule that sets forth common graduation requirements.

What is the status of SB1044?

Passed one chamber as of March 2, 2026. Latest action: To House Education (March 3, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1044?

Grady, Amy (R, 04), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1044?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1044&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia SB1044: Requiring Board of Education to promulgate rule that sets forth common graduation requirements

Q: What does SB1044 do?

In its own words: To amend and reenact §18-2-6 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend the code by adding a new section, designated §18-2-6c, relating to requiring the West Virginia Board of Education to promulgate a rule that sets forth common graduation requirements for all students as well as additional requirements for the various graduation pathways which include an Academic (College-Preparatory) Pathway, a Workforce Pathway, a Career and Technical Education and Skilled Trades Pathway, and a Military Pathway; and making legislative findings. ARTICLE 2. STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Status: Passed one chamber, March 2, 2026

What the bill says

To amend and reenact §18-2-6 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend the code by adding a new section, designated §18-2-6c, relating to requiring the West Virginia Board of Education to promulgate a rule that sets forth common graduation requirements for all students as well as additional requirements for the various graduation pathways which include an Academic (College-Preparatory) Pathway, a Workforce Pathway, a Career and Technical Education and Skilled Trades Pathway, and a Military Pathway; and making legislative findings. ARTICLE 2. STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

From the introduced text, February 21, 2026:

A BILL to amend and reenact §18-2-6 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend the code by adding a new section, designated §18-2-6c, relating to requiring the West Virginia Board of Education to promulgate a rule that sets forth common graduation requirements for all students as well as additional requirements for the various graduation pathways which include an Academic (College-Preparatory) Pathway, a Workforce Pathway, a Career and Technical Education and Skilled Trades Pathway, and a Military Pathway; and making legislative findings. ARTICLE 2. STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. §18-2-6. Classification and standardization of schools; standards for degrees and diplomas; certificates of proficiency; establishment of alternative education programs. (a) The state board shall promulgate rules for the accreditation, classification, and standardization of all schools in the state, except institutions of higher education prescribing the minimum requirements for graduation from the public schools of the state for various graduation pathways pursuant to §18-2-6c of this code , and shall to determine the minimum standards for granting diplomas, advanced certifications, and certificates of proficiency by those schools. (1) The certificates of proficiency shall include specific information regarding the graduate's skills, competence, and readiness for employment, or honors and advanced education and shall be granted, along with the diploma, to every eligible high school graduate. (2) The certificate of proficiency …

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West Virginia SB1044: Requiring Board of Education to promulgate rule that sets forth common graduation requirements

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