This bill amends West Virginia Code §18-8-12 to require public schools to administer competency assessments for students coming from nonpublic schools, home schools, microschools, learning pods, or individualized instruction plans upon their enrollment. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that these students demonstrate their competency before their grades can be transcribed onto a public school transcript.

The bill introduces new legal language that mandates these competency assessments, while also clarifying that public, private, and alternative education programs can issue diplomas or credentials that are recognized as equivalent to a high school diploma. It emphasizes that no state agency or institution of higher learning can discriminate against a student based solely on the source of their diploma or credential, although they may still conduct placement tests after admission to determine appropriate course placement.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-8-12