To move any remaining sixth grade classifications from elementary schools to middle schools.
This bill reclassifies sixth-grade students from elementary schools to middle schools in West Virginia public schools, effective for the 2026/2027 school year. It directly affects all sixth graders and school staff in the state by changing grade-level placement under the existing school classification system. The policy change is administrative, moving the grade level without altering curriculum or instructional requirements.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026
Last action Jan 23, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
To House Education
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
To Education
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joe Statler
RRepublican
Co
Chris Toney
RRepublican
Co
Joe Ellington
RRepublican
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