This bill amends West Virginia Code §18-5-27 to enhance taxpayer access to online educational materials and streamline the process for inspecting instructional materials. It removes the previous restriction that limited access to the online curriculum to only students, parents, or guardians, allowing any taxpayer to view the county-adopted class curriculum. Additionally, it mandates that classroom teachers comply with requests from any individual to inspect additional instructional materials and books available in the classroom, rather than limiting this right to parents or guardians.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the complaint process, enabling any individual to file a complaint with the county superintendent if a classroom teacher fails to comply with the provisions of this section. The bill also requires the county superintendent to report the number of complaints filed to the State Superintendent annually. Overall, the legislation aims to promote transparency and accountability in educational materials and ensure broader access for taxpayers.

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Introduced Version: 18-5-27