West Virginia lawmakers battle in court over the Board of Education’s independence
Justices weighed whether lawmakers can override education rules, as the board called the new law unconstitutional and the state defended legislative oversight.
- On Tuesday, the West Virginia Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding a lawsuit challenging House Bill 2755, which mandates legislative review of state Board of Education rules.
- Tensions escalated in May 2025 when the Secretary of State's Office rejected Policy 4334, which set school bus standards, citing noncompliance with the new legislation.
- Attorneys for the board cited the 1988 West Virginia Board of Education v. Hechler decision, which held that statutes interfering with board rulemaking are unconstitutional under the state Constitution.
- Defending the law, state officials contend it provides oversight rather than a "power grab," while voters rejected similar proposals to grant lawmakers education oversight in 1989 and 2022.
- Justices have yet to render a decision that will determine whether the Legislature can assert veto power over administrative rules, potentially reshaping the balance of power between government branches.
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West Virginia lawmakers battle in court over the Board of Education’s independence – WTOP News
In April 2025, the West Virginia Legislature passed a law that would give itself power over state Board of Education regulations. Voters have twice defeated constitutional amendment proposals that would have given the Legislature control. Lawmakers proceeded anyway, saying at the time they intended to trigger a lawsuit, so the West Virginia Supreme Court of...
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West Virginia lawmakers battle in court over the Board of Education’s independence
In April 2025, the West Virginia Legislature passed a law that would give itself power over state Board of Education regulations.
Lawmakers and the Board of Education are arguing in court over school rules. Here’s what to know.
WV Board of Education and lawmakers battle for control over education policy. Lawmakers have long sought to weaken the Board of Education’s independence. Here’s what to know about the latest court battle. appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
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