This bill amends West Virginia Code §18-5-27 to enhance taxpayer access to educational materials and streamline the complaint process regarding instructional materials in public schools. It removes the previous restriction that limited access to the online curriculum to only students, parents, or guardians, allowing any taxpayer to view the county-adopted class curriculum. Additionally, it mandates that classroom teachers comply with requests from any individual to inspect additional instructional materials and books available in the classroom, rather than limiting this right to parents or guardians.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the complaint process by allowing any individual, not just parents or guardians, to file a complaint with the county superintendent if a classroom teacher fails to comply with the provisions of this section. The bill also requires that complaints be resolved within a specified timeframe and mandates annual reporting on the number of complaints filed to ensure accountability. Overall, the changes aim to promote transparency and accessibility in educational resources for all taxpayers in West Virginia.

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Introduced Version: 18-5-27