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HB 4422

To permit students in eighth and ninth grade to attend summer school in order to raise their grades and establish academic eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities in the fall

2026 Regular Session

Bill permits 8th-9th graders to attend summer school to improve grades and regain extracurricular activity eligibility for the following fall.

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Bill Summary · HB 4422

Legislative bill overview

HB 4422 allows eighth and ninth grade students to attend summer school specifically to improve their grades and establish or regain eligibility for fall extracurricular activities. The bill creates a pathway for younger students to remediate academic performance during the summer break before the new school year begins.

Why is this important

This addresses a practical problem where students lose access to sports, clubs, and other activities due to grades, potentially creating a disincentive to participate in school. Offering summer remediation gives students a second chance to meet eligibility requirements, which may improve both academic outcomes and school engagement for this age group.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding and resources: Summer school programs require staffing, facilities, and funding that may strain already-tight school budgets in West Virginia
  • Eligibility criteria uncertainty: The bill doesn't specify what grade thresholds qualify, what subjects are covered, or how improvement is measured and verified
  • Equity concerns: Students with resources may have private tutoring options; this program's accessibility and effectiveness across different school districts could vary significantly
  • Scope limitations: Targeting only grades 8-9 raises questions about why older students with the same issue aren't included

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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