Creating Sustaining Opportunities for Academics in Rural Schools Act

SB 889 proposes to modify West Virginia's requirements for establishing public charter schools by adding detailed application standards. The bill mandates that applicants submit comprehensive materials including mission statements, student achievement goals, governance structures, enrollment plans, five-year budgets, and facility descriptions. These requirements apply to all entities seeking to create or convert schools into public charters, including rural districts. The bill is currently in the Senate Education Committee for review as introduced on March 24, 2025.