The bill amends West Virginia's Code regarding public school acceptance of student transcripts and credentials. It specifically adds the acceptance of transcripts and credentials from public charter schools, ensuring that students transferring from these institutions are recognized for their previous academic performance. Additionally, the bill mandates that public schools must record the class, grade, and source of the student's previous education on their public school transcript.

Furthermore, the legislation requires an annual report to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability (LOCEA) detailing the demographics of students who re-enroll in public schools, including their previous educational backgrounds such as homeschool, charter school, private school, microschool, or participation in the HOPE scholarship program. This aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the public education system regarding student transfers and their academic histories.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-8-1a
Committee Substitute: 18-8-1a
Engrossed Committee Substitute: 18-8-1a
Enrolled Committee Substitute: 18-8-1a