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wvmetronews.com > 03/15/2026 > midnight-strikes-on-raylees-law-to-slow-homeschool-transfers-in-child-abuse-cases

Midnight strikes on 'Raylee's Law' to slow homeschool transfers in child abuse cases

13+ hour, 18+ min ago  (682+ words) In the final 48 minutes of the regular legislative session, delegates hotly debated a proposal to place a hold on removing students from public schools to homeschool environments if there is a pending child abuse or neglect investigation. At the end,…...

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wvmetronews.com > 03/04/2026 > policy-to-slow-homeschool-transfers-in-child-abuse-cases-hits-a-wall-against-deadline

'Raylee's Law,' a policy to slow homeschool transfers in child abuse cases, hits a wall against deadline

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (496+ words) One of the most passion fueled bills of the legislative session never got to a passage vote. "Raylee's Law" is named for an8-year-old girl who diedof abuse and neglect in 2018 after she was withdrawn from school, eliminating contact with educators…...

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wvmetronews.com > 10/12/2025 > purchasing-system-for-hope-scholarships-homeschool-families-again-churns-frustration

Homeschool families vented that Hope Scholarship purchasing system made lessons start late

5+ mon, 2+ day ago  (1693+ words) Parents of homeschool families have sent dozens of written messages to express frustration over the online purchasing system for school supplies through the Hope Scholarship, which provides financial support for families pursuing education outside the public school system. Homeschool families…...