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HB4659Introduced in the House of Delegates

Transfer oversight of childcare from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Education

IntroducedHouse Education

Introduced by Michael Hornby, District 93

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to transfer all childcare services from the Department of Human Services to West Virginia Department of Education. The bill provides for the implementation of Early Childhood Education Centers. The bill provides for funding. Finally, the bill provides for certification.

Where it stands

To House Education

January 21, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Education then Finance

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Education

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