W. Va. Code R. § 126-99-2

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 43, October 25, 2024

Section 126-99-2 - Purpose

2.1. The WVBE recognizes the need for students, teachers, administrators, and other school personnel to have a safe and supportive educational environment. Public schools should undertake proactive, preventive approaches which integrate services using a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. MTSS frameworks utilize evidence-based strategies to promote students' academic success, behavioral and mental health, including social and emotional needs, trauma sensitivity, bullying prevention, dropout prevention, and truancy reduction to ensure a positive school climate and culture that fosters learning and personal-social development. This rule requires county boards of education to design and implement procedures to create and support continuous school climate and culture improvement processes within all schools that will ensure an orderly and safe environment that is conducive to learning for all.