Who must adhere to West Virginia Department of Education Policy 2525, West Virginias Universal Access to Early Education System and when must they begin to comply?
Response 6: Policy 2525 was adopted by the West Virginia State Board of Education on January 9, 2003. It became effective February 12, 2003. Policy 2525 was revised and adopted by the West Virginia State Board of Education on July 15, 2005. It became effective August 14, 2005. Currently all Public School Preschool programs must comply with the requirements of Policy 2525. Other providers of early care and education services that contract with the LEA must meet or exceed the requirements of the policy to be approved WV Pre-k participating programs.
