Bringing Department of Education under rule-making review of Legislature

SB 706 requires the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) to obtain legislative approval before implementing any new rules or changes to existing education regulations. Currently, the WVDE can issue such rules without direct legislative review, but this bill would mandate that the legislature must approve all proposed education rules before they take effect. The bill also requires the State Board of Education to submit proposed rules to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability for review. This change would shift oversight so that the legislature formally reviews and approves education-related policies, affecting how state education regulations are enacted.