SB203

Providing for substantial deference to state school superintendent's interpretations of school laws

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB203 mandates deference to the State Superintendent's interpretations of school laws and State Board of Education rules.

West Virginia SB203 requires county boards of education, county superintendents, employees of county boards of education, and the West Virginia Public Employees' Grievance Board to give substantial deference to the State Superintendent's interpretations of school laws and State Board of Education rules. This applies even when a court has rendered a contrary interpretation. The State Superintendent must provide interpretations upon request from citizens, teachers, school officials, county or state officers.

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History

Jan 14

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 14

Senate

To Judiciary

Jan 14

Senate

Introduced in Senate