West Virginia school officials could hold a student back if they miss 20 days of school in new bill

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West Virginia school officials could hold a student back if they miss 20 days of school in new bill

A West Virginia bill would allow school officials to hold a student back if they miss 20 days or more of school. Senate Bill 179 was introduced by Senator Laura Chapman (R- Ohio County) The bill says that before report cards are completed at the end of the school year, a member of each school's administration shall meet with the school attendance officer, and any teachers who wish to participate to determine whether students with 20 or more unex…