HJR 33 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to providing for free early childhood education for all West Virginia children

HJR 33 is a constitutional amendment proposal that would require West Virginia to provide free early childhood education to all children in the state. It seeks to amend Article XII of the West Virginia Constitution by adding a new section stating the legislature must provide "a thorough and efficient system of free schools including early childhood education." This would not immediately create new programs but would require future legislation to establish such a system, subject to voter approval in the 2026 general election. The amendment is currently pending referral to the House Education Committee.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 28, 2025 Last action Feb 28, 2025
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Feb 28, 2025
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To House Education
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Feb 28, 2025
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Feb 28, 2025
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To Education then Judiciary
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