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State Funding: A National Discourse

State Funding: A National Discourse

by CHEWV | Oct 5, 2023 | Articles, Legislative

Some of CHEWV’s board members recently returned from a national conference for Christian homeschool organizations. The hot topic this year was ESAs – Educational Spending Accounts – like West Virginia’s Hope Scholarship. Over the three-day conference, ESAs were THE...
The Crucial Safety Net for EVERY Single WV Family

The Crucial Safety Net for EVERY Single WV Family

by CHEWV | Sep 4, 2023 | Articles, Legislative, WV Law

There are now many educational choices for WV students – public school, private school, microschool, learning pods, homeschooling – even hybrids. With the advent of the Hope Scholarship, most options can now be funded with government monies – which...
Legislative Heads Up

Legislative Heads Up

by CHEWV | Sep 4, 2023 | Legislative, News

As we head quickly toward legislative season, it has become important to explain the stakes. Where Are We Now? The 1986 exemption from mandatory public school attendance that first allowed modern era homeschooling was a hard-won battle. Since then, we have continued...
Homeschoolers Gain Sports Access

Homeschoolers Gain Sports Access

by CHEWV | Apr 6, 2023 | Legislative, News, Sports

HB 2820, sponsored by Delegate Crouse and co-sponsored by Delegates Steele, Burkhammer, Kimble, Worrell, Cannon, Dillon, Butler, Maynor, Lucas, and Pinson, officially passed the 2023 WV Legislature on March 11th and was sent on to the governor. Because he didn’t sign...
2023 Legislative Session: Takeaways

2023 Legislative Session: Takeaways

by CHEWV | Apr 6, 2023 | HSDC, Legislative, News, Uncategorized

During Home School Day at the Capitol, several CHEWV families gathered in the House Education Committee room to review how a bill becomes a law. We highlighted how difficult it is to write an effective law while avoiding unintended negative consequences. We also...
Legislative Alert Follow-Up 2/16/2023

Legislative Alert Follow-Up 2/16/2023

by CHEWV | Feb 16, 2023 | Legislative, News

Today CHEWV has been in contact with several members of the House of Delegates regarding HB 3408. At this time, we believe that our concerns have been heard and will be addressed. CHEWV will continue to monitor HB 3408 closely tomorrow. We will let you know of the...
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    New Bill and New Concerns

    New Bill and New Concerns

    Feb 24, 2026

    A new bill, originating in the House Finance committee, was introduced this past Wednesday, February 18. Not a “homeschooling” bill, it only directly affects the Hope Scholarship program, particularly Hope students with an IIP.  However, it contains aspects that...

    HB 5089 Discussed in Committee

    HB 5089 Discussed in Committee

    Feb 19, 2026

    Update: This bill was on the committee agenda for Tuesday, February 24. For students enrolling in, or returning to, public schools, HB 5089 would have the public school verify the “mastery of the content standards indicated on the transcript." This would apply equally...

    Call to Action: HB 5053

    Call to Action: HB 5053

    Feb 16, 2026

    UPDATE February 17, 2026 From what we have heard to date, prayer and contacts have effectively stopped 5053. We will remain alert and let you know if anything changes, but praise the Lord for His mercies! We are concerned about HB 5089 which affects students enrolling...

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