HB 2777
Relating to removing requirements to submit certain evidence on behalf of home-schooled children
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- Passed House of Delegates
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Bill overview
This bill removes the requirement for home-schooled children to submit specific evidence to the county attendance authority. It expands exemptions from compulsory public school attendance to include home instruction, private schools, and learning pods/microschools. The bill also establishes guidelines for assessing academic progress in home-schooling situations and creates a streamlined online portal for filing exemption requests.
Key provisions
- Removes the requirement to submit evidence on behalf of home-schooled children.
- Expands exemptions for home instruction, including requirements for instruction and record-keeping.
- Allows for exemptions based on physical or mental incapacity, illness, or family circumstances.
- Establishes guidelines for assessing academic progress in home-schooling, including standardized testing and portfolio reviews.
- Creates an online portal for filing compulsory school attendance exemptions.
- Allows home-schooled students to participate in public school classes.
- Defines ‘learning pod’ and ‘microschool’ for exemption purposes.
- Requires learning pods and microschools to comply with special education requirements if applicable.
Who is affected
- Home-schooled children and their parents/guardians
- County attendance authorities
- West Virginia State Board of Education
- Public schools
- Private schools
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