HB 4136
To require the Department of Education to alter who can certify homeschool portfolios or review them
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires the West Virginia Department of Education to alter the process for certifying and reviewing homeschool portfolios. Specifically, it mandates that teachers who review these portfolios must have specific certifications in core subjects like English, math, and science. The bill also clarifies existing exemptions for home instruction, including those related to church ordinances, destitution, and learning pods/microschools, and establishes requirements for these alternative learning environments to ensure adequate academic assessment.
Key provisions
- Teachers reviewing homeschool portfolios must be certified in English, math, and science.
- The Department of Education must develop guidelines for home schooling special education students.
- Existing exemptions for home instruction, such as those related to church ordinances and destitution, are clarified.
- Learning pods and microschools are now subject to the same home instruction requirements as homeschooling.
- Parents of homeschooled children must annually submit academic assessments.
- The county superintendent may offer assistance, including materials and resources, to homeschooling families.
- Children enrolled in learning pods or microschools may attend public school classes.
- Learning pods and microschools must comply with special education requirements if they have students needing those services.
Who is affected
- Homeschool families in West Virginia
- West Virginia Department of Education
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