HB 3482
Relating generally to microschools.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to clarify and establish guidelines for microschools operating within West Virginia. It addresses exemptions from traditional public school attendance requirements, particularly for home instruction and physical/mental incapacity. The bill also outlines specific requirements for microschools, including academic assessments, teacher qualifications, and reporting obligations to the county board and superintendent. It introduces a new section specifically addressing microschools and learning pods, establishing them as distinct from homeschooling and outlining their rights and responsibilities.
Key provisions
- Establishes guidelines for exemptions from compulsory public school attendance for various reasons, including home instruction and physical/mental incapacity.
- Defines requirements for home instruction, including notification procedures, instructional content, and teacher qualifications.
- Introduces a new section addressing microschools and learning pods, clarifying their status and requirements.
- Requires microschools and learning pods to conduct annual academic assessments of students.
- Sets standards for teacher qualifications for microschools and learning pods.
- Mandates reporting requirements for microschools and learning pods to the county board and superintendent.
- Addresses special education considerations for students participating in microschools or learning pods.
- Clarifies that microschools are distinct from homeschooling and are subject to certain regulations.
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