West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5643: Allowing an LEA or public charter school to enroll, or refuse to enroll, a student who is unlawfully present in the United States

In committee Last action February 17, 2026: To House Education

Plain-language summary

HB 5643 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Allowing an LEA or public charter school to enroll, or refuse to enroll, a student who is unlawfully present in the United States. Primary sponsor: Joe Funkhouser (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): To House Education.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joe Funkhouser (Republican). 7 co-sponsors.