West Virginia classrooms will see widespread changes this school year as a new law targets disruptive and dangerous student behavior. Senate Bill 199, a major update to the state’s education code, officially went into effect on July 2 to prioritize safety and ensure teachers can focus on teaching rather than managing chronic misbehavior. Student discipline bill The legislation, signed by Governor Patrick Morrisey in April, amends WV Code 18A-5-1 — originally enacted in 1931 — to reflect the