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Senate approves law allowing charter schools limited to high‑risk student populations
Summary
The West Virginia Senate passed Senate Bill 89 to authorize “alternative high‑risk population” public charter schools, setting enrollment and funding rules and prompting debate over definitions for “homeless” and the program’s role alongside existing alternatives.
The West Virginia Senate passed Senate Bill 89 on third reading on April 1, 2025, authorizing a new category of charter schools that may enroll mostly students deemed “high risk.” The measure passed 32‑2 with one member recorded absent.
Supporters said the bill creates an optional pathway for families whose children have struggled in traditional schools. “These are choices for parents,” the bill sponsor said on the floor, adding the schools are intended to give high‑risk students services and a route back to regular public schools.
The bill requires an…
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