This bill amends West Virginia Code §18-2-43 to enhance the Department of Education's responsibilities regarding school disciplinary actions. It mandates the Department to analyze statewide data on disciplinary actions taken against K-12 students and develop a program aimed at improving these outcomes, with a focus on various subgroups such as race, gender, and disability. County boards of education are required to implement this program to achieve better disciplinary results.

Additionally, the bill introduces new requirements for the Department of Education, including the provision of an annual report on school discipline to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability, periodic updates during legislative interim meetings, and the inclusion of school discipline data on the Department's public dashboard. These changes aim to ensure transparency and accountability in addressing disciplinary issues within West Virginia schools.

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Introduced Version: 18-2-43