Legislative takeover of state ed policy would be called 'clarification' on ballot; Senate postpones

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Legislative takeover of state ed policy would be called 'clarification' on ballot; Senate postpones action


The West Virginia Legislature is on the verge of sending to voters a proposed state constitutional amendment that could have a sweeping impact on state education policy.

It’s set for possible final approval by the state Senate Monday, after senators postponed Friday that last required OK. If senators approve it Monday without further changing it, it will go on the ballot in November.

The amendment would give lawmakers final say over all West Virginia Board of Education policies. These include what students are required to learn in social studies, science, English and math, plus teacher training requirements, student discipline rules, school building specifications, charter school regulations and other issues.

Currently, lawmakers can’t amend or reject the policies the state school board passes.

On the general election ballot, this sweeping change in authority would be titled the “Education Accountability Amendment.” Regarding what the amendment would actually do, this would be the explanation voters would read on their ballots:

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