https://edictai.org/states/wv/feed.xml 2026-06-25T00:00:00Z Edictai https://edictai.org/states/wv/#us-wv-2026-sb-402 2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

Became law. Establishes the West Virginia Micro-Credential Program within the Higher Education Policy Commission to set standards for micro-credentials that document student and employee skills. Authorizes the commission to use digital, web-based, and artificial intelligence-based micro-credentials to meet workforce demands.

https://edictai.org/states/wv/#us-wv-2026-sb-250 2026-03-14T00:00:00Z

Became law. Makes appropriations for the 2027 fiscal year. As introduced, would direct $3,000,000 of the State Department of Education's Mountain State Digital Literacy Program appropriation to digital artificial intelligence tutoring; the later version directs that amount to tutoring and support resources for digital literacy, math, career-technical education, and internet safety. The AI provisions were removed by amendment.

https://edictai.org/states/wv/#us-wv-2026-hb-4027 2026-02-25T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. Makes appropriations for the 2027 fiscal year. As introduced, would direct $3,000,000 of the State Department of Education's Mountain State Digital Literacy Program appropriation to digital artificial intelligence tutoring; the later version directs that amount to tutoring and support resources for digital literacy, math, career-technical education, and internet safety. The AI provisions were removed by amendment.

https://edictai.org/states/wv/#us-wv-2026-hb-5495 2026-02-13T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. Requires the State Board to create a statewide digital privacy agreement governing software students use in public schools. The agreement bars vendors from using student data to train machine-learning models for unrelated commercial purposes and from using AI to analyze student emotions or behavior except for listed academic purposes, and requires vendors to disclose AI components.

https://edictai.org/states/wv/#us-wv-2026-hb-5205 2026-02-05T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. Would have created the West Virginia Balance Act, requiring the State Board of Education to publish model policies on balanced classroom technology use and on AI use, which county boards would adopt or adapt before July 1, 2027, with the model policy applying by default otherwise. The AI model policy would bar educators from using generative AI to independently grade work or make high-stakes decisions about students. It would also add AI to computer science standards and allow optional high school AI sandbox courses. Introduced and referred to committee; no further action.

https://edictai.org/states/wv/#us-wv-2026-hb-4014 2026-01-28T00:00:00Z

Did not pass. Establishes the West Virginia Micro-Credential Program within the Higher Education Policy Commission to set standards for micro-credentials that document student and employee skills. Authorizes the commission to use digital, web-based, and artificial intelligence-based micro-credentials to meet workforce demands.

https://edictai.org/states/wv/#us-wv-2025-hb-3187 2025-04-25T00:00:00Z

Became law. Amends the West Virginia Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, whose duties include recommending model policies for schools on student use of AI in the classroom, to add identifying AI economic opportunities, require annual reports, and extend the task force to July 1, 2027.

https://edictai.org/states/wv/#us-wv-2025-hcr-94 2025-03-18T00:00:00Z

Introduced. Requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study establishing an Artificial Intelligence Education Program offered as an elective course in public high schools, including current programs, gaps, and funding. Asks for a report with recommendations to the 2026 regular session.

https://edictai.org/states/wv/#us-wv-wvde-ai-guidance 2025-03-01T00:00:00Z

Current. West Virginia Department of Education guidance on generative AI for PK-12 staff, from superintendents to classroom teachers. It covers guiding principles for educator use, teaching students about AI, academic integrity, prohibited uses, student privacy and safety, evaluating AI products, and sample considerations for district policies. Version 1.2 (March 2025) added a section on emerging risks, including AI companion apps.

https://edictai.org/states/wv/#us-wv-2024-hb-5690 2024-04-22T00:00:00Z

Became law. Creates a state task force on artificial intelligence, with the State Superintendent of Schools and the higher education chancellor among its members, whose duties include recommending model policies for schools on student use of AI in the classroom. Requires a report to the Governor and Legislature by July 1, 2025.

https://edictai.org/states/wv/#us-wv-2024-hb-5490 2024-02-06T00:00:00Z

Introduced. Creates a state task force on artificial intelligence, with the State Superintendent of Schools and the higher education chancellor among its members, whose duties include recommending model policies for schools on student use of AI in the classroom. Requires a report to the Governor and Legislature by July 1, 2025.