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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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    2026 WV Legislative Session: Homeschool Related Bills

    2026 WV Legislative Session: Homeschool Related Bills

    Feb 12, 2026

    Several homeschool related bills have been introduced in the 2026 legislative session. As of today, only two (HB 4062 and 5053) have been taken up in committee for discussion. CHEWV is providing this list to keep you informed. We will provide additional information if...

    ALERT: HB 5053 Being Taken Up in Subcommittee

    ALERT: HB 5053 Being Taken Up in Subcommittee

    Feb 12, 2026

    HB 5053 is scheduled to be taken up by the WV House Public Education subcommittee on Thursday, February 12, at 1:00 PM. The bill seeks to create a 90 day waiting period to withdraw to homeschool if a student is involved in any truancy proceeding or...

    Is HSDC Still Important?

    Is HSDC Still Important?

    Dec 16, 2025

    You’ve already braved the weather, taken the tours, attended the session, and spoken with your delegates and senator in previous years. Why spend another day doing it again? If you are interested in protecting the freedom of parents to home-educate their children,...

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