WV Senate parks bill to decrease homeschool requirements, including teaching reading, math

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: February 27, 2026

Words: 623

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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Senators parked a measure that would have significantly rolled back homeschooling regulations in West Virginia, including removing the requirement that parents or guardians show that their children are learning math and reading.

They were expected to consider amendments to the bill — Senate Bill 966 — on Friday, but the Senate Rules Committee moved the bill to the inactive calendar that morning, meaning it wouldn’t make it to the floor for further consideration.

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