The bill passed on March 31, 2025, aims to repeal a series of outdated and inoperative provisions from the Code of West Virginia, specifically targeting sections related to education. The provisions being repealed include various articles concerning educational initiatives, state camp operations, textbook adoptions, school innovation zones, and vocational-technical education programs. Notably, the bill repeals sections such as 18-1-4, which pertains to "Vision 2020: An Education Blueprint for Two Thousand Twenty," and multiple sections under Articles 2, 2A, 5B, and 10H, which cover a range of educational policies and programs that are no longer relevant or functional.
By eliminating these provisions, the bill seeks to streamline the legal framework governing education in West Virginia, removing barriers that may hinder the implementation of more current and effective educational strategies. The repeal of these sections is set to take effect 90 days after passage, on June 29, 2025, allowing for a transition period to adjust to the updated legal landscape.