West Virginia House Bill 4656: Relating to chronic absenteeism

West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

The purpose of this bill is to remove truancy as a status offense, shift the absenteeism focus from punitive to preventative, and clarify the statutory provisions and procedures for chronic absenteeism.

Latest action

On 2nd reading, rereferred to Education (2026-03-11)

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