WV STATEWIRECHARLESTON — Legislation introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates would end statewide standardized testing in both public and private schools.
House Bill 4077, sponsored by Del. Kathie Crouse, was introduced during the 2026 regular legislative session and calls for eliminating all standardized exams administered by the State Board of Education.
Under the proposal, the board would be required to discontinue testing beginning with the 2026-27 school year, effectively ending programs long used to assess student performance and school accountability.
The measure would apply to both public and private schools, representing a significant change in how academic progress is evaluated in classrooms across the state.
Supporters say standardized testing creates excessive stress for students and teachers and does not accurately measure learning. Opponents are expected to question how schools would maintain accountability, comply with federal requirements and track student achievement without uniform assessments.
The bill has been referred to the House Education Committee for consideration.
