CHARLESTON — As the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals prepares to consider a legal challenge to a new law attempting to place education rule-making authority in the hands of lawmakers, opponents and at least one supporter have weighed in.

Multiple organizations filed amicus curiae briefs last week with the court in a case brought by the state Board of Education and State Superintendent of Schools Michele Blatt against Secretary of State Kris Warner challenging House Bill 2755, requiring rules created by the Department of Education and approved by the state board to be submitted to the Legislature for further approval.

The board is seeking a writ of mandamus from the Supreme Court to compel the Secretary of State’s Office to publish proposed rules in the State Register and to declare

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