This bill proposes the establishment of a new article in the Code of West Virginia, specifically Article 34, which will create a school choice office under the authority of the Governor's Office. The bill outlines that this office will be formed subject to legislative appropriation and will be staffed adequately to assist students and parents who are exploring various school choice options.

The school choice office will work in coordination with the Department of Education to provide comprehensive information on the available educational options in the state, which include public schools, private and parochial schools, virtual schools, homeschooling, learning pods, and micropods. Additionally, the office may utilize the statewide homeschool online portal to facilitate access to these options for students and parents. The overall aim of the bill is to enhance educational choice and support for families in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 5-34-1