SB 559
Requiring legal actions concerning WVSSAC to be filed in Wood or Kanawha County
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Bill overview
This bill requires that any legal actions or injunctions related to the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) be filed in either Wood County or Kanawha County. The WVSSAC, which oversees high school sports, currently operates with a degree of flexibility in terms of where legal disputes are handled. This legislation aims to consolidate these legal proceedings within these two counties, specifically the location of the WVSSAC headquarters in Wood County and Kanawha County’s central location within the state.
Key provisions
- Legal injunctions and lawsuits concerning the WVSSAC must be filed in Wood County or Kanawha County.
- The WVSSAC can delegate control of athletic events to the commission.
- Private and parochial schools can participate in WVSSAC activities if they meet certain eligibility requirements.
- Home-schooled students, Hope Scholarship Program participants, and those in microschools/learning pods can be eligible for participation under specific criteria.
- Preparatory athletic programs are recognized as nonparticipating members for national competition.
- The commission’s rules are subject to approval by the state board.
- County boards of education can pay dues to the WVSSAC.
- Fees for participation are to be consistent with public schools.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission
- Public Secondary Schools
- Private and Parochial Secondary Schools
- Home-schooled Students
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