West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 4654: To require that teachers in grades 7 through twelve, who teach classes with more than 30 students in their classes receive an additional $25 per day per student over the 30 student-limit, with exceptions for physical education, band, chorus, strings, theater, dance, and other classes aimed at artistic performance.

In committee Last action January 21, 2026: To House Education

Plain-language summary

HB 4654 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: To require that teachers in grades 7 through twelve, who teach classes with more than 30 students in their classes receive an additional $25 per day per student over the 30 student-limit, with exceptions for physical education, band, chorus, strings, theater, dance, and other classes aimed at artistic performance. Primary sponsor: Jeff Stephens (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): To House Education.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jeff Stephens (Republican). 4 co-sponsors.