Prohibiting the home schooling of children in certain circumstances

HB 3499, named "Raylee's Law," prohibits homeschooling in West Virginia when a custodial parent or the person instructing the child is under investigation for child abuse/neglect or has a prior conviction for child abuse, neglect, or domestic violence. It also allows county boards to deny homeschooling requests if they have probable cause to believe a child would suffer educational neglect. The bill requires parents to submit a notice of intent for homeschooling, including annual academic assessments, and permits county superintendents to seek court orders denying homeschooling in specific cases. This law directly affects families with documented histories of abuse or violence and will be enforced by local education authorities.