The bill amends the Code of West Virginia to update the requirements for non-public schools, specifically private, parochial, or church schools. It replaces the previous minimum instructional term of 180 days and an average of five hours of instruction per day with a new requirement of a minimum instructional term of 900 hours per school year. Additionally, the bill mandates that schools must provide composite test results to the parents or legal guardians of prospective enrollees upon request, while still requiring that these results be furnished to the State Superintendent of Schools when requested by the West Virginia Department of Education.

Furthermore, the bill removes the consequences previously associated with a school's composite test results falling below the 40th percentile. This change aims to alleviate pressure on non-public schools regarding standardized testing performance while still ensuring that parents have access to important educational information about the schools their children may attend. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance transparency and maintain educational standards in non-public educational institutions in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-28-2, 18-28-3, 18-28-7
Committee Substitute: 18-28-2, 18-28-3
Enrolled Committee Substitute: 18-28-2, 18-28-3