FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: January 29, 2026
Time Requested: 06:18 PM
Agency: Education, WV Department of
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
3042 Introduced HB4953
CBD Subject: Education (K12)


FUND(S):

0313

Sources of Revenue:

General Fund N/A

Legislation creates:





Fiscal Note Summary


Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.


This proposed legislation requires all West Virginia high school students to pass a civics examination and the United States Naturalization Examination as a prerequisite for graduation. In its current form, any costs associated with the enactment of this legislation would be minimal to the West Virginia Department of Education.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2026
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2027
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 0 0
Personal Services 0 0 0
Current Expenses 0 0 0
Repairs and Alterations 0 0 0
Assets 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
2. Estimated Total Revenues 0 0 0


Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):


In its current form, any costs associated with the enactment of this legislation would be minimal to the West Virginia Department of Education.



Memorandum


N/A



    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Tina Payne
    Email Address: tina.a.payne@k12.wv.us