Delegate Henry Dillon’s (R-Wayne) amendment to HB2777 repeals West Virginia’s compulsory school attendance for children, as well as educational-status and learning-progress reporting requirements for students. State policy would not compel parents to enroll children in any school, while encouraging parents to ensure children receive a thorough education as necessary preparation to participate in civil society.
The West Virginia House of Delegates rejected Dillon’s amendment to HB2777 on March 31, 2025 by a vote of 3 to 91. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because this amendment reduces government interference in a child’s education. It reinforces parents’ rights to direct their children’s education, a fundamental freedom protected under the U.S. Constitution.
