The bill amends West Virginia Code §18-5-39 to allow students in the eighth and ninth grades to attend summer school specifically to improve their grades and establish academic eligibility for extracurricular activities in the following school year. This addition aims to provide these students with the opportunity to raise their academic performance during the summer months, utilizing existing county school facilities that are typically underused during this time.

In addition to this new provision, the bill maintains existing regulations regarding the establishment and operation of summer school programs by county boards of education. It outlines the authority of county boards to charge tuition, employ certified teachers, and manage summer school operations while ensuring that the programs do not interfere with the regular school term. The bill also includes provisions for the employment of school service personnel and the management of summer positions, ensuring that employees have certain rights and options regarding their summer employment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-5-39
Engrossed Version: 18-5-39