Friday the West Virginia Senate passed House Bill 4425, which repeals the 2023 law allowing high school students to transfer schools and immediately retain athletic eligibility. The bill aimed to restore control over transfer rules to the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission.

SSAC Executive Director Wayne Ryan released the following statement on Friday regarding the development:

“The WVSSAC appreciates the West Virginia Legislature for its action to repeal the current transfer statute. The Commission thanks members of both the House of Delegates and the Senate for their diligence and for recognizing the importance of maintaining a clear and consistent framework for interscholastic athletics across the state.

“With today’s vote by the Senate, the WVSSAC will move forward with the process of promulgating a transfer rule that provides school choice for families while establishing reasonable guidelines that support competitive balance and stability for member schools.

“The WVSSAC remains committed to doing what is best for student-athletes, schools, and communities across West Virginia.”

The bill was passed by the state house on March 3 and will now go to Gov. Morrisey.