HB5089 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to public school acceptance of student transcripts or other credentials.

What is the status of HB5089?

Signed into law as of April 1, 2026. Latest action: Chapter 127, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (June 29, 2026).

Who sponsored HB5089?

Ellington, Joe (R, 038), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB5089?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5089&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia HB5089: Relating to public school acceptance of student transcripts or other credentials

Q: What does HB5089 do?

In its own words: An act to amend and reenact §18-8-1a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to public school acceptance of student transcripts or other credentials; adding acceptance of public charter school transcripts and credentials; adding requirement that public school record class, grade and source on student's public school transcript; and requiring report to LOCEA. ARTICLE 8. COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. §18-8-1a. Commencement and termination of compulsory school attendance; public school entrance requirements; exceptions. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of section one of this ar.

Status: Signed into law, April 1, 2026

What the bill says

An act to amend and reenact §18-8-1a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to public school acceptance of student transcripts or other credentials; adding acceptance of public charter school transcripts and credentials; adding requirement that public school record class, grade and source on student's public school transcript; and requiring report to LOCEA. ARTICLE 8. COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. §18-8-1a. Commencement and termination of compulsory school attendance; public school entrance requirements; exceptions. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of section one of this ar.

From the enrolled text, March 11, 2026:

AN ACT to amend and reenact §18-8-1a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to public school acceptance of student transcripts or other credentials; adding acceptance of public charter school transcripts and credentials; adding requirement that public school record class, grade and source on student's public school transcript; and requiring report to LOCEA. ARTICLE 8. COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. §18-8-1a. Commencement and termination of compulsory school attendance; public school entrance requirements; exceptions. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of section one of this article, compulsory school attendance begins with the school year in which the sixth birthday is reached prior to July 1 of such year or upon enrolling in a full-time publicly funded kindergarten program, and continues to the 17th birthday or for as long as the student continues to be enrolled in a school system after the 17th birthday. (1) A child may be removed from such kindergarten program when the parent or guardian determines that the best interest of the child would not be served by requiring further attendance: Provided, That the principal shall make the final determination with regard to compulsory school attendance in a publicly supported kindergarten program. (2) The compulsory school attendance provision of this article shall be enforced against a person 18 years of age or older for as long as the person …

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West Virginia HB5089: Relating to public school acceptance of student transcripts or other credentials

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