HB 5089 Discussed in Committee
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 to all transcripts, including ones provided by a private school,...
Call to Action: HB 5053
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...
Hope Students and Test Scores
We are asked frequently about test score reports for Hope Scholarship recipients and are happy to help clarify! In the early days of the Hope Scholarship program, CHEWV (and others) were informed by the state BOE that Hope students may only submit publisher score...
2026 WV Legislative Session: Homeschool Related Bills
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
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?
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,...
Join Us In Thanking Brian and Becky Price
Over a decade ago, Brian and Becky took on the extensive testing service of CHEWV and directed it through the growth of online options, COVID, and the registration changes of BJU Press. With hearts to serve and faithfulness that can only be an outgrowth of godliness,...
Meet Our New Testing Directors
The newest couple on CHEWV’s Leadership Team, Steve and Kaylan Cook, have taken on one of CHEWV’s largest ministries, our Testing Service. Steve and Kaylan have been homeschooling their three children (ages 12, 8, and 5) for the past eight years. They share that...
Fall Invitations for Early October
West Virginia homeschoolers have been invited to two upcoming events. See details below about Mountain Craft's Film Festival on October 3 and the Pumpkin Festival on October 2 and 3. Film Festival Ben Berry, homeschool dad and CEO of Mountain Craft, is extending an...
CHEWV Students Excel in Fine Arts
Along with Christian school students from across the state, CHEWV member students are invited to participate in the WV Christian Education Association’s annual statewide Fine Arts Festivals. CHEWV participants represent homeschooling well, often capturing top awards....
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