SB216

Restoring Private Schools Act of 2026

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

Restores private schools' autonomy in education by exempting them from standardized testing requirements.

The Restoring Private Schools Act of 2026 aims to restore autonomy to private, parochial, and church schools in West Virginia by exempting them from standardized testing requirements. The bill allows these schools to determine their own standards for instruction and assessment. It mandates that private schools observe a minimum instructional term of 900 hours per school year and maintain attendance and immunization records. Special education schools must use alternative assessment methods.

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Where it stands

Current
School Choice Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jan 14

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 14

Senate

To School Choice

Jan 14

Senate

Introduced in Senate