Establishing Raylee's Law

SB 554, "Raylee's Law," prohibits home instruction for children if a schoolteacher or school personnel has initiated a pending child abuse or neglect investigation against a parent/guardian or instructor. The bill requires county superintendents to notify when such reports are made, request DHS confirmation of case status within 48 hours, and automatically approve home instruction if the complaint is unsubstantiated within 14 days. It applies directly to families seeking home schooling and county education officials who must implement these verification procedures. The law amends West Virginia's home schooling exemption rules to prioritize child safety during abuse investigations.