This bill aims to amend and reenact section 18-2-5a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to ensure that the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is subject to legislative rule-making review. The proposed changes require the State Board of Education to file any proposed rules with the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability, as is currently mandated. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions that require the WVDE to propose rules for legislative approval, stipulating that these rules cannot be implemented until they receive approval from the Legislature.

The specific legal language changes include the insertion of a requirement for the WVDE to follow the legislative rule-making process outlined in section 29A-3-1 et seq. of the code. This amendment emphasizes the need for legislative oversight and approval of the rules proposed by the WVDE, thereby enhancing accountability and ensuring that educational regulations align with legislative intent.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-2-5a