SB 216
Restoring Private Schools Act of 2026
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Bill overview
This bill, the Restoring Private Schools Act of 2026, amends West Virginia code to clarify regulations for private, parochial, and church schools. It requires these schools to maintain attendance and health records, provide lists of students to county superintendents, and comply with safety inspections and bus safety regulations. The bill also mandates that private schools administer a nationally normed standardized achievement test, with exceptions for schools focused on special education students.
Key provisions
- Requires private schools to maintain attendance and health records.
- Mandates the provision of student lists to county superintendents.
- Requires compliance with state fire, health, and safety inspections and bus safety regulations.
- Requires private schools to administer a nationally normed standardized achievement test annually.
- Allows special education schools to use alternative assessment methods.
- Permits private schools to administer standardized tests in additional subjects and grade levels.
- Requires schools to make testing results available to parents or guardians.
- Establishes curriculum objectives focused on developing literate citizens.
Who is affected
- Private schools
- Parochial schools
- Church schools
- Parents/Guardians of students attending these schools
- County Superintendents
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