West Virginia HB5194: To ban calculators and math computational devices from K-8 grade classrooms.

What the bill says

To amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §18-5-55, relating to banning calculators and math computational devices from K-8 grade classrooms. ARTICLE 5. COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION. §18-5-55. Ban on the usage of calculators and related devices for kindergarten through eighth grade students. Usage of calculators and math computational devices is prohibited in kindergarten through eighth grade classrooms for public schools and public charter schools in this state. NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to ban calculators and math computational devi.

From the introduced text, February 4, 2026:

A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §18-5-55, relating to banning calculators and math computational devices from K-8 grade classrooms. ARTICLE 5. COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION. §18-5-55. Ban on the usage of calculators and related devices for kindergarten through eighth grade students. Usage of calculators and math computational devices is prohibited in kindergarten through eighth grade classrooms for public schools and public charter schools in this state. NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to ban calculators and math computational devices from K-8 grade classrooms. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.

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Sponsors

• Canterbury, Ray (R, 047) · primary sponsor
• Cooper, Roy (R, 040)

Latest actions

1. February 4, 2026: To House Education
2. February 4, 2026: Introduced in House