The bill amends several sections of the West Virginia Code related to the rulemaking authority of the State Board of Education. It requires the Board to submit newly promulgated rules to the Legislature through the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability, allowing the Legislature to approve, amend, or reject these rules. The bill also adjusts the time frames for the Board to submit emergency rules and stipulates that such rules will expire if the Board fails to file timely notice with the committee.

Additionally, the bill outlines the procedures for the Legislative Oversight Commission to review proposed legislative rules, including the requirement for the Board to provide a detailed submission that includes the full text of the rule, a summary, a fiscal note, and any other requested information. The Commission is tasked with evaluating whether the proposed rules align with legislative intent and statutory authority, and it may recommend actions to the Legislature based on its findings. Overall, the bill enhances legislative oversight of educational rulemaking in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 29A-3B-13
Committee Substitute: 29A-3B-13
Engrossed Committee Substitute: 29A-3B-13
Enrolled Committee Substitute: 29A-3B-8, 29A-3B-9, 29A-3B-10, 29A-3B-11