Allowing an LEA or public charter school to enroll, or refuse to enroll, a student who is unlawfully present in the United States

Summary

The bill would let West Virginia public schools and public charter schools require proof of U.S. citizenship, legal immigration status, or a pending citizenship application before enrolling a student. If a student cannot provide that proof and has exhausted all immigration appeals, the school could deny enrollment or require the student to pay tuition. The measure was introduced in 2026 but failed to pass.

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