West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB 966 — Changing requirements for home school instruction

Last action — Removed from calendar by Rules Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill removes certification requirements for parents homeschooling their children.

Senate Bill 966 aims to eliminate the requirements for parental certifications and specific curriculum for home school instruction in West Virginia. The bill supports more flexible home schooling by removing these previous obligations.

Summary

Changing requirements for home school instruction

Bill Text

Action History

  1. On 2nd reading

  2. Removed from calendar by Rules Committee

  3. On 1st reading

  4. Read 1st time

  5. Motion to reject bill rejected (Roll No. 250)

  6. Reported do pass

  7. Filed for introduction

  8. To School Choice

  9. Introduced in Senate

  10. To School Choice

Sponsors

  • Willis · Primary
  • Rose · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on · 18 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Willis

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Rose

Not signed on (150)

150 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Roll Call

Failed 10 Yea · 24 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 62300
Unaffiliated 0100
Democrat 4000
Total 102400
% of votes cast 29%71%0%0%
How each member voted (34)
Member Party Vote
MR PRESIDENT — Nay
Anitra Hamilton Democrat Yea
Mike Woelfel Democrat Yea
Mike Woelfel Democrat Yea
Rick Garcia Democrat Yea
Ben Queen Republican Nay
Carl Martin Republican Nay
Chris Phillips Republican Nay
Chris Rose Republican Nay
Chris Rose Republican Yea
Dean Jeffries Republican Nay
Eric Tarr Republican Nay
Eric Tarr Republican Nay
Glenn Jeffries Republican Nay
Jack Woodrum Republican Yea
Jack Woodrum Republican Yea
Jay Taylor Republican Nay
Jimmy Willis Republican Nay
Mark R. Maynard Republican Nay
Mike Oliverio Republican Yea
Patricia Rucker Republican Nay
Patricia Rucker Republican Nay
Robbie Morris Republican Nay
Rollan A. Roberts Republican Nay
Rollan A. Roberts Republican Nay
Rupie Phillips Republican Nay
Rupie Phillips Republican Nay
Ryan Weld Republican Nay
Ryan Weld Republican Nay
Tom Takubo Republican Yea
Tom Takubo Republican Nay
Tom Willis Republican Nay
Trenton Barnhart Republican Nay
Trenton Barnhart Republican Yea

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 966 do?
Changing requirements for home school instruction
Who sponsors SB 966?
SB 966 is sponsored by Willis and Rose.
What is the current status of SB 966?
This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 966?
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