W. Va. Code R. § 126-176-4

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 126-176-4 - Emergency School Closure

4.1. The State Superintendent of Schools may make a declaration that there is a need for an emergency school closure.

4.2. Once the State Superintendent of Schools has declared a need for an emergency school closure, consideration should be given to the following when determining the school(s) to which the displaced students will be transferred.

4.2.a. Educational program. Educational opportunities are equal to or greater for students at the school designated by the county to be a receiving school.

4.2.b. Transportation. Proposed routing schedule does not result in undue time in transit for students according to recommended age-appropriate travel times.

4.2.c. Exceptional students. Programmatic offerings and educational spaces are appropriately accessible to students with exceptionalities.

4.2.d. Health/safety. Transfer of students would not result in any health/safety concerns which would adversely affect students and staff.

4.2.e. Capacity. The school designated by the county to be a receiving school has the capacity to adequately house projected enrollment.

4.3. Following the emergency need declaration and transfer of students, the county shall proceed with the school closure procedure as outlined in section 3 and shall include additional data regarding the circumstances giving rise to the emergency in the impact statement and supporting data.

W. Va. Code R. § 126-176-4