This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to allow students in eighth and ninth grades to attend summer school specifically to improve their grades and establish academic eligibility for extracurricular activities, including sports, in the following academic year. The new provision inserted into the existing law states that these students shall be permitted to attend summer school for this purpose.

The bill also outlines the authority of county boards to establish summer school programs, charge tuition, and employ certified teachers and school service personnel for these programs. It emphasizes that the summer school curriculum can include remedial and accelerated instruction, and it ensures that students from families unable to pay tuition may attend at a reduced or no charge. Overall, the bill aims to enhance educational opportunities for middle school students during the summer months.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-5-39