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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Funkhouser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Jim Butler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Mark Dean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Tresa Howell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Martin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Phillips | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Ridenour | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Lisa White | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- To House Education
- Introduced in House
- To Education then Judiciary
- Filed for introduction