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West Virginia · Through as of 2026-08-03; contains at least the enactments of the 2026 Regular Session · Newer source version available

W. Va. Code § 18-2-32: Posthumous high school diplomas.

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  1. CHAPTER 18. EDUCATION.
  2. ARTICLE 2. STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

(a) This section shall be known as "Todd's Law".

(b) Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, the state board shall provide for the awarding of a high school diploma to a deceased student, at the request of the parent, guardian or custodian, if the student:

(1) Was enrolled in a public school in this state at the time of death;

(2) Was academically eligible, or on track to complete the requirements for graduation at the time of death; and

(3) Died after the completion of the eleventh grade school year.

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