Relating to foster care support services

HB 2086 requires West Virginia's state superintendent and Department of Human Services to develop a strategic plan monitoring and improving reading and math skills for children currently or previously in foster care. It mandates an online academic support tool with videos, study guides, practice assessments, and after-school tutoring - available in all out-of-home placements and integrated with school systems - to address educational gaps. The bill also requires annual reports by December 31, starting in 2025, comparing foster children's educational outcomes to non-foster peers and evaluating the support program's effectiveness. This directly affects foster youth in West Virginia, aiming to improve their academic performance and future workforce readiness.