2026 Regular Session
HB 4077
Remove standardized testing in public and private schools
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Bill overview
This bill would eliminate the requirement for standardized testing in both public and private schools within West Virginia. The State Board of Education is directed to stop administering all standardized tests and related testing procedures. The changes would take effect for the 2026-2027 school year and subsequent years. This legislation aims to remove standardized testing from the educational system.
Key provisions
- The State Board of Education must discontinue all standardized testing.
- This applies to both public and private schools in West Virginia.
- The change will begin in the 2026-2027 school year.
Who is affected
- Public schools in West Virginia
- Private schools in West Virginia
- Students in West Virginia
- Teachers in West Virginia
- School administrators in West Virginia
Notable changes
- Removes the current requirement for standardized testing.
- No specific alternative assessment methods are outlined in the bill.
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