HB 3422
Relating to requiring the State Board of Education to design, test, and deploy an internet-based reporting system to be known as the School Choice Portal
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Bill overview
This bill requires the West Virginia State Board of Education to create and implement an internet-based reporting system called the "School Choice Portal." The portal will allow families to submit required notices and reports related to school choice options, such as those under specific exemption codes. It must meet security standards, be tested before deployment, and be operational for the 2025-2026 school year, and include features for both families and school boards to track submissions and notifications.
Key provisions
- The State Board of Education must create a "School Choice Portal."
- The portal must be secure and have role-based user access.
- Families can use the portal to submit notices of intent and termination related to school choice options.
- The portal must be operational by August 1, 2025.
- The portal must include dashboards for families and school boards.
- The portal must provide acknowledgement of submissions and notifications.
- Stakeholders, including homeschool communities and scholarship programs, must be consulted during development.
- The portal must be designed to meet the needs of all 55 West Virginia counties.
Who is affected
- Families with students participating in school choice options
- The West Virginia State Board of Education
- Homeschool community
- Microschools
- Hope Scholarship recipients
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