HB 5683
Relating to graduation requirements for public schools
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Bill overview
This bill directs the West Virginia State Board of Education to create and implement minimum graduation requirements for public schools. These requirements may include course credits, competency demonstrations, or assessments, designed to ensure graduates are prepared for postsecondary education or employment. The bill also addresses alternative education programs for disruptive students and recognizes the graduation of students completing programs like the Mountaineer Challenge Academy, subject to certain federal guidelines.
Key provisions
- The State Board of Education will establish minimum graduation requirements.
- These requirements may include course credits, competency demonstrations, and/or assessments.
- The bill addresses alternative education programs for disruptive students, allowing for waivers and specific rule development.
- It recognizes graduates of programs like the Mountaineer Challenge Academy for graduation purposes.
- The bill defines ‘at-risk’ students and outlines factors contributing to their challenges.
- It allows students to continue enrollment in public schools while participating in approved alternative programs.
- The State Board will establish pilot projects for alternative education programs.
- The State Board will establish tuition rates for the Mountaineer Challenge Academy.
Who is affected
- Public school students
- Parents of public school students
- West Virginia State Board of Education
- School districts in West Virginia
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