This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to allow students in eighth and ninth grades to attend summer school specifically to improve their grades and establish academic eligibility for extracurricular activities in the following year. The amendment is aimed at utilizing county school facilities during the summer months, which are typically underused, to provide remedial and accelerated instruction for students in need.

In addition to the new provision for eighth and ninth graders, the bill outlines the authority of county boards to establish summer school programs, charge tuition, and employ certified teachers and school service personnel for these programs. It also includes stipulations regarding the payment of teachers, the use of tuition funds, and the process for filling positions within the summer program. The overall goal is to enhance educational opportunities for students while ensuring that the summer school programs operate effectively within the existing framework of the county's educational system.

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