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WV Code § 18-17-6 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18. Education|Article 17. West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind|§18-17-6. Registration of Deaf and Blind by Assessors

In addition to their other duties the county assessors of the state are hereby required to register the names of all deaf persons and blind persons under eighteen years of age in their respective counties, with the degree and cause of deafness and blindness in each case, as far as can be ascertained from the heads of the families or from other persons whom the county assessors may conveniently consult, their ages, the names of their parents or guardians, their post-office addresses, and such other facts as may be useful in making the institution efficient in the education of the deaf and of the blind. They shall complete the registration on or before June one of each year and forward their report to the State Superintendent of Schools and to the superintendent of the West Virginia schools for the deaf and the blind on or before July one of each year. The superintendent shall immediately communicate with the parents or guardians of all the deaf persons and the blind persons mentioned in the assessor's report, with a view of their admission as pupils into said schools.
WV Code § 18-17-7 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18. Education|Article 17. West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind|§18-17-7. Sale of Lands; Application of Proceeds

The state Board of Education may, from time to time, sell and transfer such part or portion of the lands comprising the West Virginia schools for the deaf and the blind as the board may deem surplus to the needs of such schools, and shall expend the proceeds therefrom for the maintenance, operation and improvement of such schools.
WV Code § 18-17-8 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18. Education|Article 17. West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind|§18-17-8. Continuing Contract Status Established; Dismissal and Suspension Procedures

Before entering upon their duties, all teachers shall execute a contract with the state board, which contract shall state the salary to be paid and shall be in the form prescribed by the state superintendent. Every such contract shall be signed by the teacher and by the president and secretary of the state board.A teacher's contract, under this section, shall be for a term of not less than one nor more than three years; and if, after three years of such employment, the teacher who holds a professional certificate, based on at least a bachelor's degree, has met the qualifications for the same, and the state board enter into a new contract of employment, it shall be a continuing contract.Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the state board may suspend or dismiss any teacher, auxiliary personnel or service personnel, subject to the provisions of this article, for immorality, incompetency, cruelty, insubordination, intemperance or willful neglect of duty. The charges shall be stated in writing and the teacher, auxiliary personnel or service personnel affected shall be given an opportunity to be heard by the state board, sitting as a hearing board, or by an assigned hearing examiner employed by the state board to preside at the taking of evidence upon not less than ten days' written notice. A hearing examiner shall prepare his or her own proposed finding and recommendation, make copies of the findings available to the parties and then submit the entire record to the state board for final decision. The state board shall set a time and place for hearing of arguments by the parties on the record at a regular meeting of the state board or at a special meeting called for that purpose and shall deliberate and issue a decision at the conclusion of arguments. Written notice of the final decision shall be served within five days of the state board's consideration of the matter.
WV Code § 18-17-9 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18. Education|Article 17. West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind|§18-17-9. Employment of Auxiliary and Service Personnel, Dismissal and Suspension Procedures

The state board is authorized to employ such auxiliary and service personnel as is deemed necessary for meeting the needs of the schools for the deaf and blind. Before entering upon their duties such personnel shall execute with the board a written contract which may be in a letter form and shall state the classification and terms of work, the employment period and pay, and shall certify that said employment has been made a matter of minute record. The letter shall provide space for an acceptance provision and shall be signed and returned to the board by the employee, or otherwise he shall forfeit his right to employment.After three years of acceptable employment each auxiliary and service personnel, at the end of his contractual period of employment shall be notified in writing on or before May 1 in the year in which such employment shall terminate if he is not to be reemployed for the ensuing year. Such notice shall be by certified mail, return receipt requested, and the employee shall have the right of a hearing before the state board, if requested, before final action is taken by the board upon the termination of such employment.
WV Code § 18-19-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18. Education|Article 19. Educational Opportunities for Children of Deceased Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen|§18-19-1. Appropriation to Provide Educational Opportunities

(a) The purpose of this article is to provide educational opportunities for the children and spouses of those:(1) Who served in:(A) The Army, Navy or Marine Corps of the United States during the world war from April 6, 1917, to July 2, 1921, all dates inclusive;(B) The Armed Forces of the United States of America at any time between December 1, 1941, and the declaration of peace by the Congress of the United States, all dates inclusive;(C) The Armed Forces of the United States of America at any time between June 27, 1950, and January 31, 1955, all dates inclusive;(D) The Armed Forces of the United States of America at any time between August 5, 1964, and May 7, 1975, all dates inclusive; or(E) The Armed Forces of the United States of America at any time during which the forces or members of the reserve components are called to active duty by the President of the United States under Title 10 of the United States Code for the purpose of entering into armed combat; and(2) Who were killed in action or have died or may hereafter die from disease or disability resulting from their war service.(b) For the purpose of this article, there is appropriated from the state General Revenue Fund the sum of at least $5,000 for each fiscal year commencing July 1, and ending on June 30 of each year of the next biennium to be used for the benefit of these children and spouses while attending post-secondary education or training institutions.(c) This benefit also shall be given to children and spouses of a service member killed during hostile actions as defined by the agency administering this section.(d) The term "children" as used in this article includes any child of a veteran who has been legitimized by operation of law prior to the veteran's demise.(e) The term "spouse" as used in this article includes any spouse who remained married to the veteran prior to the veteran's demise and who was neither the plaintiff nor defendant in any active divorce or annulment proceedings against the veteran at the time of the veteran's demise.
WV Code § 18-19-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18. Education|Article 19. Educational Opportunities for Children of Deceased Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen|§18-19-2. Eligibility of Applicant for Benefits; Application Forms; Preference

(a) To be eligible for the benefits of this article, a child or spouse set forth in section one of this article shall meet the following conditions:(1) In the case of a child, is at least sixteen and not more than twenty-five years of age;(2) Is enrolled in a post-secondary education or training institution in this state; and(3) Is the child or spouse of an enlistee who designated West Virginia as his or her state of record.(b) The application shall be made to, and upon forms provided by, the West Virginia Division of Veterans' Affairs. The division shall determine the eligibility of those who apply and the yearly amount to be allotted each applicant. The amount, in the discretion of the division, may vary from year to year, but may not exceed the sum of $1,000 in any one semester or a total of $2,000 in any one year. In selecting those to receive the benefits of this article, preference shall be given those who are otherwise financially unable to secure the educational opportunities.
WV Code § 18-19-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18. Education|Article 19. Educational Opportunities for Children of Deceased Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen|§18-19-3. No Tuition Fees to Be Charged; How Funds to Be Expended; Cessation of Allowances

(a) A state post-secondary education or training institution may not charge tuition and fees to an eligible applicant attending that institution pursuant to this article. The funds appropriated in this article shall be expended by the West Virginia Division of Veterans' Affairs only for matriculation fees, board, room rent, books, supplies and other necessary living expenses of those children.(b) In the event that a child or spouse eligible for a tuition waiver pursuant to this section attends a private post-secondary education or training institution where the tuition waiver is not applicable, that child or spouse remains eligible for up to $2,000 per year in education benefits pursuant to section two of this article.(c) In addition to the tuition waiver available pursuant to this section, a child or spouse attending a state post-secondary education or training institution is eligible for up to $2,000 per year in education benefits as provided in section two of this article.(d) The division is charged with the duty of disbursing the funds provided in this article and shall draw its requisitions upon the State Auditor for that purpose. In its discretion, the division, if satisfied as to the accuracy and amounts of the expenditures, shall make the requisitions payable to the post-secondary education or training institutions or to those furnishing to the children or spouses board, room rent, books, supplies and other necessary living expenses.(e) A member or employee of the division may not receive any additional compensation for the services required in this article.(f) Acceptance of benefits or tuition waivers pursuant to this article does not limit the acceptance of any other scholarship or grant for which a student may be eligible.
WV Code § 18-19-4 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18. Education|Article 19. Educational Opportunities for Children of Deceased Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen|§18-19-4. Reversion of Balances in Fund to Treasury

Balances in this fund remaining at the end of any fiscal year shall not revert to the treasury but shall be available for use during the subsequent fiscal years, except that any balance accruing and remaining at the end of the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1962, shall revert to the treasury.
WV Code § 18-20-1a (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18. Education|Article 20. Education of Exceptional Children|§18-20-1a. Preschool Programs for Severely Disabled Children; Rules and Regulations

(a) During the school year beginning on July 1, 1985, each county board of education shall develop a coordinated service delivery plan in accordance with standards for preschool programs for severely disabled children to be developed by the State Board of Education and begin services where plans are already developed.(b) Only in any year in which funds are made available by legislative appropriation, and only to the extent of such funding, each county board of education shall establish and maintain a special educational program, including, but not limited to, special classes and home-teaching and visiting-teacher services for all severely disabled children between the ages of three and five according to the following schedule:(1) By the school year beginning on July 1, 1986, and thereafter, for severely disabled children who are age four before September 1, 1986;(2) By the school year beginning on July 1, 1987, and thereafter, for severely disabled children who are age three before September 1, 1987.As used in this section, the term "severely disabled children" means those children who fall in any one of the following categories as defined or to be defined in the State Board of Education standards for the education of exceptional children: Severe behavioral disorders, severely speech and language impaired, deaf-blind, deafness or hearing difficulties, autistic, physically handicapped, disabled profoundly intellectually disabled, trainable intellectually disabled or visually impaired.Before August 1, 1985, the State Board of Education shall adopt rules and regulations to advance and accomplish this program and to assure that an appropriate educational program is available to all such children in the state, including children in mental health facilities, residential institutions and private schools.This section does not prevent county boards of education from providing special education programs, including, but not limited to, special schools, classes, regular class programs and home-teaching or visiting-teacher services for severely disabled preschool children prior to such times as are required by this section. In addition, county boards of education may provide these services to preschool exceptional children in disability categories other than those listed above.
WV Code § 18-20-1b (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18. Education|Article 20. Education of Exceptional Children|§18-20-1b. Preschool Programs for Handicapped Children; Rules and Regulations

(a) During the school year beginning on July 1, 1991, each county board of education shall develop a coordinated service delivery plan in accordance with standards for preschool programs for handicapped children to be developed by the State Board of Education and begin services where plans are already developed.(b) Each county board of education shall establish and maintain special education programs, including, but not limited to, special classes, regular classes and home-teaching and visiting-teacher services for all handicapped children ages three through five, inclusive.As used in this section, the term "handicapped children" means those children who fall in any one of the following categories as defined or to be defined in the State Board of Education standards for the education of exceptional children: Severe behavioral disorders, communication disordered, deaf-blind, developmentally delayed, deaf or hard of hearing, other health impaired including autism, physically handicapped, mentally impaired or visually impaired.Before August 1, 1991, the State Board of Education shall adopt rules to advance and accomplish this program and to assure that an appropriate educational program is available to all such children in the state, including children in mental health facilities, residential institutions, foster care, correctional facilities and private schools.This section does not prevent county boards of education from providing special education programs, including, but not limited to, special schools or classes, regular class programs and home-teaching or visiting-teacher services for severely handicapped preschool children prior to such times as are required by this section.
WV Code § 18-20-1d (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18. Education|Article 20. Education of Exceptional Children|§18-20-1d. Adoption of a State Model for Individualized Education Program

The state board shall adopt a basic model for individualized education programs to be used by all special education teachers throughout the public schools of the state when preparing individualized education programs for students with exceptional needs.The model shall comply with, but may not exceed, all state laws and federal laws, policies, rules, and regulations relating to providing education services to students with exceptional needs and shall include instructions for adapting the model to specific exceptionalities.No professional educator may be required to prepare or implement an individualized education program which exceeds the requirements of federal and state laws, policies, rules or regulations.
WV Code § 18-20-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18. Education|Article 20. Education of Exceptional Children|§18-20-3. County Reports

Each county shall, after having received from the faculty Senates in its schools the strategic plans mandated by subsection (13), section five, article five-a of this chapter, develop a county strategic plan to manage the integration of special needs students into the regular classroom and submit said strategic plan to the State Superintendent of Schools prior to October 1, 1995.Counties maintaining special schools, classes, regular class programs, integrated classroom strategic plans and training related to integrated education, basic and specialized health care procedures including the administration of medications, home-teaching or visiting services and receiving or requesting reimbursement from state appropriated funds shall file with the State Superintendent of Schools on forms supplied by his office, applications, annual reports and such other reports as he may require.
WV Code § 18-20-4 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18. Education|Article 20. Education of Exceptional Children|§18-20-4. Examination and Report by Medical or Other Specialists

Each child prior to enrolling in a special education program shall be examined by an appropriate medical specialist, psychologist or educational specialist (reading specialist, speech and language clinician, or other specialists as required by the state Board of Education for specific areas of exceptionality) who shall report to the county superintendent of schools. The specialists' report shall carry recommendation for eligibility and placement in regular school or in the special education facility, indicate the nature and extent of disability, and advise with reference to treatment and prosthesis for alleviating the child's disability.No educationally exceptional child shall be excluded from attending public or other suitable schools.
WV Code § 18-20-7 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18. Education|Article 20. Education of Exceptional Children|§18-20-7. Exceptional Children Program Compliance Review Teams

The state board shall establish exceptional children program compliance review teams to conduct random unannounced on-site reviews of such programs at least every four years in each county for the purpose of reviewing identification procedures, complying with any or all applicable laws and policies, delivering services, verifying enrollment and attendance reports, recommending changes, and fulfilling such other duties as may be established by the state board.Each review team unit shall consist of five members including one member of an exceptional children advocacy group who is not an employee of any county or state government agency, one teacher of exceptional children in the specific category or categories to be reviewed, one person certified to interpret psycho-educational assessments, one school finance official and one financial Auditor who shall not be an employee of any county board, all appointed by the state superintendent.
WV Code § 18-20-8 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18. Education|Article 20. Education of Exceptional Children|§18-20-8. Interagency Plan for Exceptional Children; Advisory Council

(a) The state departments of health, human services and education shall enter into a collaborative agreement for the purpose of developing a statewide plan of coordinating comprehensive, multidisciplinary interagency programs providing appropriate early intervention services to all developmentally delayed and at-risk children, ages birth through five years, and their families to be phased in by the school year 1990-99.This comprehensive, coordinated statewide plan shall include, at a minimum:(1) Specification of the population to be served;(2) The development of regulations and procedural safeguards;(3) The development of procedures for administration, supervision and monitoring;(4) The identification and coordination of all available resources; and(5) The development of formal interagency agreements that define the financial responsibility of each agency and all additional components necessary to ensure meaningful cooperation and coordination.(b) To assist in the development of such a plan, an advisory council consisting of twelve members shall be created. The departments of health, human services and education shall each appoint four members, and each shall include in such appointments one parent of an exceptional child under the age of six; one public or private provider of early intervention services for developmentally delayed and at-risk children; one individual involved in the education training of personnel who work with preschool handicapped; and one other person.The functions of the council shall include the following:(1) Meet at least quarterly;(2) Solicit information and opinions from concerned agencies, groups and individuals; and(3) Advise and assist the departments of health, human services and education in the development of the statewide plan herein required. Following the submission of the advisory council’s first annual report, the joint committee on education is authorized and empowered to disband the council or alter its functions as it deems advisable.The members of the council may be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties in accordance with state law from appropriations to the departments of health, human services and education or available federal funds.
WV Code § 18-20-9 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18. Education|Article 20. Education of Exceptional Children|§18-20-9. Gifted Education Caseload Review

Notwithstanding any other provision of this code to the contrary, the teacher-student ratio for gifted, honors, and advanced placement education in grades nine through twelve shall be the same as regular classroom education and not as required for special education of exceptional children: Provided, That this shall not apply to education of exceptional gifted, as defined in section one, article twenty of this chapter. The state board shall review class sizes and enrollment percentages of students in gifted, exceptional gifted, honors, and advanced placement programs in grades nine through twelve and report its findings to the standing education committees of the Senate and House of Delegates by January 10, 1991.
WV Code § 18-21-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 18. Education|Article 21. Special Community-Based Pilot Demonstration Project to Improve Outcomes for At-Risk Youth|§18-21-1. Definition of &Quotat-Risk Youth"

As used in this article "at-risk youth" means all children between birth and seventeen and young adults between the ages of eighteen and twenty-one who are low income, receiving benefits from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, legally under the jurisdiction of the Department of Health and Human Resources or in custody of the West Virginia Division of Juvenile Services, the selected county's juvenile court/probation department or the selected county's alternative school system program.