CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A bill introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates would eliminate standardized testing requirements in both public and private schools across the state.
House Bill 4077, introduced by Delegate David Crouse during the 2026 Regular Legislative Session, calls for the complete removal of all standardized testing administered by the State Board of Education.
If passed, the bill would require the State Board of Education to stop administering standardized tests beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, ending statewide testing programs that have long been used to measure student performance and school accountability.
The proposal applies broadly to both public and private schools, marking a major shift in how academic progress would be evaluated in West Virginia classrooms.
Supporters of the bill argue that standardized testing places unnecessary pressure on students and teachers and fails to accurately reflect real learning. Critics are expected to raise concerns about accountability, federal compliance, and how student achievement would be measured without uniform testing.
House Bill 4077 has been referred to the House Committee on Education, where it will be considered before moving forward in the legislative process.
