HB 2657
Allow county school boards provide school on Saturday for students with failing grades
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Bill overview
This bill would allow West Virginia county school boards to offer Saturday classes for students who are struggling academically or need extra support. The West Virginia Department of Education would be responsible for developing these courses and determining which students would participate. Teachers and school staff involved in these Saturday classes would be paid at a rate proportional to their regular salaries. The bill also addresses how school closures due to holidays or emergencies would be handled regarding instructional time and employee pay.
Key provisions
- Allows county school boards to offer Saturday classes.
- The West Virginia Department of Education would oversee the development of Saturday courses.
- Teachers and school staff working Saturday classes would be compensated at their regular rate.
- Saturday classes are intended for students who are falling behind or need extra assistance.
- School closures due to holidays or emergencies will not count against instructional days or employee pay.
- County boards can provide alternate work schedules for staff during school closures.
- School boards can extend employment terms to make up for lost instructional time.
- The bill authorizes funding for meetings, workshops, vacation time, or holidays through extended employment of personnel.
Who is affected
- Public school students
- Public charter school students
- Teachers
- School administrators
- County school boards
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