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Staff member: 101 county residents not enrolled in public schools; micro-schools and Hope Scholarship participation rising
Summary
District staff said 101 Tucker County resident students were not enrolled in public schools at the time of the report, with 71 families homeschooling, two county micro-schools and 30 students receiving the state's Hope Scholarship.
A staff member told the board the district had 101 resident students not enrolled in public school, representing 72 families at the time of the report, and that homeschooling remains a significant and growing option for local families. "We have 101 students as of the date this was done," the staff member said, and staff noted the figure changes daily.
The presenter said 71 families were homeschooling and the district now must track micro-schools and instructor qualification records. The staff member reported two micro-schools operating in the county and that some Hope Scholarship students are attending micro-schools. Staff also noted 30 students were receiving the Hope Scholarship and two students attended Elin Christian School (as reported).
Board discussion touched on assessment compliance for home-schooled students (11 missing assessments in required grades) and the limited enforcement options available; staff said DHHR educational-neglect filings are possible but may have limited practical effect.
