Permitting middle or high school students to participate in travel sports teams without repercussion.
HB 4181 prohibits the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission from taking adverse actions against middle or high school students who participate in travel sports teams. The bill directly affects students enrolled in public schools who compete on travel sports teams outside their school's athletic program. It ensures these students cannot face disciplinary measures or bans from school sports for participating in travel teams, while existing eligibility rules (like academic requirements and age limits) still apply. The commission must treat these students equally and cannot discriminate against them based on travel sports participation.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
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Joe Statler
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