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Home » US Law » 2022 West Virginia Code » Chapter 18. Education » Article 8A. Attendance of Homeless Children

§18-8A-1. Legislative Findings; Definition of Homeless Child

(a) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that because of the growing number of children and families who are homeless in West Virginia there is a need to ensure that all homeless children receive a proper education. It is the intent of the Legislature that no child shall be denied the benefits of a free […]

§18-8A-2. Residence of Child

A child considered to be homeless pursuant to the provisions of section one of this article who presently seeks shelter or is located in a school district shall be considered to reside in that school district and may attend public school in that district.

§18-8A-3. Attendance of Homeless Children

Nothing in this article may be construed to prohibit a child from attending a public school without the payment of tuition solely because the child is homeless as defined in section one of this article.

§18-8A-4. Report on At-Risk Children

The state Board of Education shall present to the Legislature no later than January 1, 1993, a report which shall include the identification of existing programs which exemplify academic achievement, career exploration, self-esteem enhancement, behavior modification and other programs relating to student development. The report shall also include findings and recommendations for funding such programs […]