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WV SB966

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tom Willis

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that homeschool instructors submit evidence of a high school diploma, equivalent credential, or post-secondary degree/certificate to the county superintendent
  • Eliminates the mandate that home instruction include the specific subjects of reading, language, mathematics, science, and social studies
  • Removes the option for standardized achievement testing as an assessment method, leaving portfolio review by a certified teacher or parent-selected alternative assessment as remaining options
  • Allows parents to select the areas of study for portfolio review rather than requiring review in the five core public school subjects
  • Changes alternative academic assessments from requiring mutual agreement between parents and county superintendent to being solely selected by the parent or legal guardian

Legislative Description

Changing requirements for home school instruction

Education (K12)

Last Action

Removed from calendar by Rules Committee

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

School Choice2/17/2026

Full Bill Text

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