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 enables any individual to request to inspect additional instructional materials and books available in classrooms, rather than limiting this right to parents, custodians, or guardians of enrolled students.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the complaint process by allowing any individual to file a complaint with the county superintendent if a classroom teacher fails to comply with the provisions of this section. The bill also mandates that the county superintendent report the number of complaints filed to the State Superintendent annually. These changes aim to promote transparency and accountability in the educational system by ensuring broader access to instructional materials and simplifying the process for raising concerns.

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Introduced Version: 18-5-27