W. Va. Code § 18B-3D-5: Legislative and emergency rules.

(a) The council shall propose a legislative rule pursuant to §18B-1-6 and §29A-3A-1 et seq. of this code to implement the provisions of this article and shall file the rule with the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability no later than October 1, 2026.

(b) The Legislature finds that an emergency exists and, therefore, the council shall propose an emergency rule to implement the provisions of this article in accordance with §18B-1-6 and §29A-3A-1 et seq. of this code by October 1, 2026.

(c) Any rule promulgated by the council pursuant to previous enactments of this section and in effect on the effective date of the amendment and reenactment of this section in the year 2026 remains in effect until amended, modified, repealed or replaced by the council.