Requiring competency assessment upon return to public school

SB 803 requires public schools in West Virginia to assess the academic competency of students transferring from nonpublic schools (including homeschools, microschools, learning pods, or individualized instruction plans) before transcribing their previous grades onto a public school transcript. This applies specifically to students enrolling in public schools after receiving education outside the traditional public system. The key mechanism is a mandatory competency assessment administered by the public school upon enrollment, ensuring students meet academic standards before their prior coursework is recognized. The bill does not change graduation requirements or affect students already enrolled in public schools.