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WV HB4136
WV HB4136To require the Department of Education to alter who can certify homeschool portfolios or review them
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to require that certified teachers who review portfolios of samples of a home instructed child's work receive training in specific areas such as English, math, and science.
AI Summary
This bill requires that certified teachers who review portfolios of student work for home instruction must first complete in-person training on how to properly assess student growth and report on portfolios, and they must be certified in core subject areas like English, math, and science, as well as be certified to teach the age group of the student whose portfolio they are reviewing. This change is being made to the existing law that allows for portfolio reviews as one of several ways to assess a home-schooled child's academic progress annually, ensuring that these reviewers have specific qualifications and training to accurately evaluate a child's educational development.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Educational Choice (on 01/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4136&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Education, WV State Board of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=951472997 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4136%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4136 |
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