West Virginia2026Enacted
HB4425
Repeal of Transfer Student Athletic Eligibility Rule
Last scannedAug 22, 2026, 11:08 AM
In one sentence
This law removes the rule that allowed students to transfer between schools without losing their athletic eligibility.
What it does
- Removes section §18-2-25e from the West Virginia Code.
Who it affects
- Students transferring between K-12 schools in West Virginia
Limits and unknowns
- The official text does not explain what new rules will replace the removed provision.
- The source does not state how schools must handle transfers after this law takes effect.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
To repeal the provision allowing for students to transfer from one school to another without losing eligibility.
Official activity
Bill history
- Chapter 122, Acts, Regular Session, 2026H
- Approved by Governor 3/31/2026H
- To Governor 3/18/2026H
- Approved by Governor 3/31/2026 - Senate JournalS
- Approved by Governor 3/31/2026 - House JournalH
- To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate JournalS
- Completed legislative actionS
- Communicated to HouseS
- Passed Senate (Roll No. 536)S
- Read 3rd timeS
- On 3rd readingS
- Read 2nd timeS
- On 2nd readingS
- Read 1st timeS
- On 1st readingS
- Reported do passS
- To EducationS
- To EducationS
- Introduced in SenateS
- Communicated to SenateH