HB5356 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modify Funding to Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy.

What is the status of HB5356?

Introduced as of February 9, 2026. Latest action: To House Finance (February 9, 2026).

Who sponsored HB5356?

David Pritt (R), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB5356?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5356&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia HB5356: Modify Funding to Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy

Q: What does HB5356 do?

In its own words: To amend and reenact §18-2-6 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to modifying the funding for the Mountaineer Challenge Academy. 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, and shall determine the minimum standards for granting diplomas.

Status: Introduced, February 9, 2026

What the bill says

To amend and reenact §18-2-6 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to modifying the funding for the Mountaineer Challenge Academy. 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, and shall determine the minimum standards for granting diplomas.

From the introduced text, February 9, 2026:

A BILL to amend and reenact §18-2-6 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to modifying the funding for the Mountaineer Challenge Academy. 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, and shall 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 shall include the program of study major completed by the student only for those students who have completed the required major courses, or higher level courses, advanced placement courses, college courses, or other more rigorous substitutes related to the major, and the recommended electives. (3) Students who have completed a secondary education program in a public, private, or home school and have continued to be enrolled in a program leading to an advanced certification or an advanced career education program shall be considered adults enrolled …

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West Virginia HB5356: Modify Funding to Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy

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