All Roll Calls
Yes: 226 • No: 0
West VirginiaHB 50482026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
To ensure virtual instruction for foster students while in temporary placement facilities.
Sponsored By: Erica Moore (Republican)
Signed by Governor
§49-2-125A
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Guaranteed online school for foster kids
The law guarantees virtual schooling for any foster child waiting for residential placement. Classes must start no later than three days after the child enters temporary care. The last school county serves first; if not able, the current county; if neither, a charter virtual school or the nearest county with online classes. All instruction follows West Virginia’s virtual school rules. The Education Department provides and pays for tech training so caregivers can help the child log in and join classes. After placement, the child’s online learning and enrollment records go to the foster family and the new county.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Erica Moore
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Ryan Browning
Republican • House
David Cannon
Republican • House
Geno Chiarelli
Republican • House
Elias Coop-Gonzalez
Republican • House
Lori Dittman
Republican • House
Sarah Drennan
Republican • House
Laura Kimble
Republican • House
Jonathan Kyle
Republican • House
Margitta Mazzocchi
Republican • House
Matthew Rohrbach
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/14/2026
House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 673)
Yes: 96 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/13/2026
Passed Senate (Roll No. 554)
Yes: 34 • No: 0
House vote • 3/2/2026
Passed House (Roll No. 239)
Yes: 96 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
4/1/2026HouseTo Governor 3/25/2026
3/25/2026HouseHouse received Senate message
3/14/2026HouseHouse concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 673)
3/14/2026HouseCommunicated to Senate
3/14/2026HouseCompleted legislative action
3/14/2026HouseHouse Message received
3/14/2026SenateTo Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal
3/14/2026SenateApproved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
3/14/2026SenateApproved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
3/14/2026HouseOn 3rd reading
3/13/2026SenateRead 3rd time
3/13/2026SenatePassed Senate (Roll No. 554)
3/13/2026SenateSenate requests House to concur
3/13/2026SenateOn 2nd reading
3/12/2026SenateRead 2nd time
3/12/2026SenateCommittee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
3/12/2026SenateReported do pass, with amendment
3/11/2026SenateImmediate consideration
3/11/2026SenateRead 1st time
3/11/2026SenateIntroduced in Senate
3/4/2026SenateTo School Choice
3/4/2026SenateTo School Choice
3/4/2026SenateOn 3rd reading, Special Calendar
3/2/2026HouseRead 3rd time
3/2/2026House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
Introduced Version
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