The proposed bill, known as the Restoring Private Schools Act of 2025, seeks to amend and reenact specific sections of the Code of West Virginia regarding private, parochial, or church schools. Key changes include the removal of existing requirements for a minimum instructional term, attendance and immunization record maintenance, and the provision of student lists to county superintendents. Instead, the bill introduces new provisions that require schools to comply with reasonable fire, health, and safety inspections, as well as to establish and update a crisis response plan in accordance with state regulations.

Additionally, the bill alters the standardized testing requirements for private schools, granting them the freedom to determine their own standards for instruction and assessment without governmental oversight. This includes the elimination of mandatory administration of nationally normed standardized tests and the associated requirements for student participation rates. The new language emphasizes the autonomy of private schools in implementing their educational measures, thereby reducing state control over their operations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-28-2, 18-28-3