HB5669 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Prohibiting the home schooling of children in certain circumstances.

What is the status of HB5669?

Introduced as of March 4, 2026. Latest action: On 2nd reading, House Calendar (March 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HB5669?

Fluharty, Shawn (D, 005), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB5669?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5669&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia HB5669: Prohibiting the home schooling of children in certain circumstances

Q: What does HB5669 do?

In its own words: To amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §49-2-802b, relating to education placements during child abuse and neglect investigations; providing restrictions on provision of home educational instruction in specified circumstances; requiring the county superintendent to develop a policy in conjunction with state board; and setting forth other duties of the county superintendent. ARTICLE 2. STATE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CHILDREN. §49-2-802b. Educational placement protections during abuse or neglect investigations; to be known as Raylee's Law. (a.

Status: Introduced, March 4, 2026

What the bill says

To amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §49-2-802b, relating to education placements during child abuse and neglect investigations; providing restrictions on provision of home educational instruction in specified circumstances; requiring the county superintendent to develop a policy in conjunction with state board; and setting forth other duties of the county superintendent. ARTICLE 2. STATE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CHILDREN. §49-2-802b. Educational placement protections during abuse or neglect investigations; to be known as Raylee's Law. (a.

From the engrossed text, March 2, 2026:

A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §49-2-802b, relating to education placements during child abuse and neglect investigations; providing restrictions on provision of home educational instruction in specified circumstances; requiring the county superintendent to develop a policy in conjunction with state board; and setting forth other duties of the county superintendent. ARTICLE 2. STATE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CHILDREN. §49-2-802b. Educational placement protections during abuse or neglect investigations; to be known as Raylee's Law. (a) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to ensure the continued visibility, safety, and welfare of children who are the subject of a pending child abuse or neglect investigation by the Department of Human Services. (b) A county board may not authorize a currently enrolled public school student to be instructed in the home if there is a pending child abuse or neglect investigation pursuant to §49-2-801 et seq. of this code, against a custodial parent or guardian with whom the child resides, or a person instructing the child, that is initiated by a schoolteacher or other school personnel within the child's school district pursuant to the mandatory reporting requirements of §49-2-803 of this code. (c)The county superintendent shall develop and institute a policy in conjunction with state board of education rule to ensure the county …

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West Virginia HB5669: Prohibiting the home schooling of children in certain circumstances

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