HB5089 requires verified mastery for student transcripts in West Virginia
Summary
West Virginia Governor signed HB5089 into law requiring public schools to verify student mastery of content standards for transcripts when students enroll or re-enroll. The bill affects all K-12 public schools in West Virginia and establishes new requirements for transcript documentation.
What changed
West Virginia HB5089 establishes a new requirement that public schools must verify student mastery of content standards when issuing transcripts for enrolling or re-enrolling students. The bill, sponsored by multiple Republican legislators, passed the House 87-4 and the Senate 32-2 before receiving gubernatorial approval.
Educational institutions in West Virginia must now ensure their transcript processes include verification that students have demonstrated mastery of required content standards. Schools should review current practices, update documentation systems, and train relevant personnel to comply with these new requirements for student credential verification.
What to do next
- Review current transcript verification processes against new mastery requirements
- Update transcript policies and procedures to ensure verified mastery documentation
- Train staff on implementing the verified mastery standard for student credentials
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / West Virginia / HB5089 Signed by Governor HB5089 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-03-14
Relating to public school acceptance of student transcripts or other credentials
The purpose of this bill is to provide for verified mastery of content standards for transcripts when a student enrolls or re-enrolls in a public school in this state.
Bill Details
State West Virginia
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source www.wvlegislature.gov/BillStatus/Billshi...
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Sponsors
Joe Ellington (Rep - R) Andy Shamblin (Rep - R) Bill Bell (Rep - R) Marty Gearheart (Rep - R) Gary Howell (Rep - R) Christopher Toney (Rep - R) Jeff Campbell (Rep - R) Denny Canterbury (Rep - R) Joseph Statler (Rep - R) Lori Dittman (Rep - R) Kathie Crouse (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-04-01 H Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 2026-03-14 H Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal 2026-03-14 S Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal 2026-03-25 H To Governor 3/25/2026 2026-03-14 S To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal 2026-03-13 H House received Senate message 2026-03-11 S Completed legislative action 2026-03-11 S Communicated to House 2026-03-11 S Passed Senate (Roll No. 466) 2026-03-11 S Read 3rd time 2026-03-11 S On 3rd reading 2026-03-10 S Read 2nd time 2026-03-09 S Laid over on 2nd reading 3/9/2026 2026-03-09 S On 2nd reading 2026-03-06 S Read 1st time 2026-03-06 S On 1st reading 2026-03-05 S Reported do pass 2026-03-04 S To Education 2026-03-04 S To Education 2026-03-04 S Introduced in Senate 2026-03-03 H Communicated to Senate 2026-03-03 H Passed House (Roll No. 263) 2026-03-03 H Amendment withdrawn (Voice vote) 2026-03-03 H Amendment reported by the Clerk 2026-03-03 H Read 3rd time 2026-03-02 H Amendments pending 2026-03-03 H On 3rd reading, Special Calendar 2026-03-02 H Read 2nd time 2026-03-02 H On 2nd reading, Special Calendar 2026-02-27 H Read 1st time 2026-02-27 H On 1st reading, Special Calendar 2026-02-26 H By substitute, do pass 2026-02-17 H Markup Discussion 2026-02-03 H To House Education 2026-02-03 H Introduced in House 2026-02-03 H To Education 2026-02-03 H Filed for introduction
Votes
2026-03-03 Passed House (Roll No. 263) Yea: 87 Nay: 4 2026-03-11 Passed Senate (Roll No. 466) Yea: 32 Nay: 2
Committee Referrals
2026-02-03 H Education 2026-03-04 S Education
Amendments
2026-03-02 hb5089 hfa fluharty 3-2
Bill Text Versions
0000-00-00 Introduced 0000-00-00 Comm Sub 0000-00-00 Engrossed 0000-00-00 Enrolled
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