HB 5089
Relating to public school acceptance of student transcripts or other credentials
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Bill overview
This bill changes how West Virginia public schools accept transcripts and other credentials from students enrolling or re-enrolling. Currently, schools accept these documents without requiring proof of content standards mastery. This bill requires public schools to verify that students have demonstrated mastery of the required content standards before accepting transcripts or other credentials from non-public schools, homeschools, or Hope Scholarship programs. It aims to ensure students entering the public school system have a foundational understanding of the curriculum.
Key provisions
- Public schools must verify content standards mastery before accepting transcripts from non-public schools, homeschools, or Hope Scholarship programs.
- The bill applies to students enrolling in kindergarten programs and those re-enrolling in public schools.
- Attendance at certain non-public kindergarten programs (Montessori, homeschool, Hope Scholarship, private) is considered school attendance.
- County boards can establish policies for advanced entrance or placement based on competency.
- A student’s previous academic record, as shown on a transcript or credential, will be accepted for placement and credit assignment.
Who is affected
- Public school students
- Parents and guardians of public school students
- Non-public school educators and administrators
- Homeschool educators
- West Virginia public school administrators
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