WV HB3482

Establishes definitions for "learning pods" (voluntary parent associations grouping children for academic studies) and "microschools" (tuition-based schools initiated by teachers or entities as alternatives to public, private, or home schools)

Shifts oversight of microschools and learning pods from county superintendents to the state superintendent, requiring parents to submit notices of intent to participate at the state level rather than county level

Requires annual academic assessments for children in microschools and learning pods through standardized testing, state testing programs, teacher-reviewed portfolios, or alternative assessments agreed upon with the state superintendent

Mandates that instructors have at least a high school diploma or equivalent, or a post-secondary degree/certificate from an accredited institution

Clarifies that microschool students must be treated the same as other non-public school students and cannot be classified as homeschool students, while exempting microschools from most education laws except special education video camera requirements