HB 3499
Prohibiting the home schooling of children in certain circumstances
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Bill overview
This bill, titled "Raylee’s Law," prohibits homeschooling in West Virginia under specific circumstances. It specifically prohibits home schooling when a custodial parent or the person instructing the child is suspected or convicted of child abuse or neglect, or has been convicted of domestic violence. The bill also addresses exemptions for various reasons, including participation in learning pods or microschools, and requires assessments of student progress. It aims to ensure children are educated in safe and supportive environments.
Key provisions
- Prohibits home schooling if a custodial parent or the instructing person is suspected or convicted of child abuse or neglect or domestic violence.
- Allows exemptions for participation in learning pods or microschools.
- Requires annual academic assessments for home-schooled students.
- Requires notification to the county superintendent regarding home instruction plans.
- Addresses the requirement for qualified instruction in subjects required for public schools.
- Provides a process for county boards to deny home instruction requests with justification.
- Establishes guidelines for home schooling special education students.
- Allows students in home instruction to attend public school classes with approval.
Who is affected
- Parents and legal guardians of children
- Custodial parents
- Individuals providing home instruction
- County school boards
- West Virginia Department of Education
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