WV Board of Education seeks litigation against Warner after new policy blocked

WV Board of Education heading to court over new legislative approval requirement

The West Virginia Board of Education is suing Secretary of State Kris Warner after his office rejected a newly approved policy on school transportation standards. The rejection cites a new law, House Bill 2755, which requires education board policies to gain legislative approval before taking effect. The board argues the law violates the state constitution’s provision granting it supervision over public education and references past court ruling…

Update: West Virginia Board of Education to file suit to challenge legislative oversight law

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Board of Education on Monday announced its intent to pursue litigation against West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner after his office rejected a newly passed policy for not following a new legislative oversight law.

WV Board of Education seeks litigation against Warner after new policy blocked

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) announced Monday that it will pursue litigation against Secretary of State Kris Warner after a new policy that the board was attempting to push was rejected. In a release, the WVBE detailed how on Monday, it voted unanimously to approve a new policy that imposed design and equipment requirements for school transportation vehicles. However, the policy was rejected by Secretary…

First test of bill requiring legislative approval of W.Va. education rules underway

CHARLESTON – A showdown could be possible between the West Virginia Board of Education and the Legislature over whether lawmakers have any legal authority to approve or reject rules approved by the state board.

West Virginia Board of Education pursues legal action against Secretary of State Kris Warner amid policy dispute

Charleston, WV (WOAY) – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBOE) will pursue legal action against Secretary of State Kris Warner after he rejected a policy the Board approved in a special meeting in Charleston.  The Board unanimously approved Policy 4334, which outlines transportation requirements for school vehicles. However, Warner declined to accept the filing, citing House Bill 2755, which was passed earlier this year.  According to Warn…

WV Board of Education Pursues Litigation in Response to Rejected Policy

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) will pursue litigation against West Virginia Secretary of State (WVSOS) Kris Warner after he rejected a policy the Board approved during a special meeting in Charleston. The WVBE voted unanimously to approve Policy 4334: West Virginia Design and Equipment Requirements for School Transportation Vehicles. However, due to a bill passed during the 2025 Regular Session of the We…