House Bill 3192 aims to streamline West Virginia's education code by repealing numerous outdated, inoperative, conflicting, and duplicative provisions. The bill specifically targets sections related to West Virginia University, State Teachers Colleges, educational opportunities for children and spouses of deceased military personnel, and various articles concerning higher education governance and administration. A total of 81 sections across multiple articles in Chapters 18 and 18B of the Code of West Virginia are set to be repealed, including provisions that have become irrelevant or redundant over time.
The bill is designed to modernize the state's education framework and eliminate unnecessary legal language that may hinder effective governance and administration of educational institutions. By removing these antiquated sections, the legislation seeks to create a more efficient and coherent legal structure for higher education in West Virginia. The bill will take effect 90 days after passage, which is scheduled for June 29, 2025.