The bill passed on March 31, 2025, aims to repeal a series of outdated and inoperative provisions from the Code of West Virginia, specifically targeting sections related to education and school innovation. The provisions being repealed include various articles and sections that address topics such as the Vision 2020 education blueprint, the establishment and operation of state camp and conference centers, college and career readiness initiatives, and the School Innovation Zones Act. The bill seeks to streamline the legal framework governing education in West Virginia by removing these antiquated regulations.
The repeal includes a total of 18 specific sections, including those that pertain to the adoption of textbooks and instructional materials, the execution of contracts, and the establishment of innovation zones within the school system. By eliminating these provisions, the bill intends to modernize the educational code and potentially pave the way for new policies that better reflect current educational needs and practices. The bill will take effect 90 days after its passage, on June 29, 2025.