SB 911
Relating to adjunct teaching permits
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- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill establishes adjunct teaching permits in West Virginia. It allows individuals who meet specific experience and training requirements to be hired to fill vacant teaching positions, offer new classes, or supplement existing programs, provided no certified teacher is available. The bill outlines the qualifications for obtaining an adjunct teaching permit, including experience, criminal background checks, and completion of relevant training. It also mandates reporting requirements for counties employing adjunct teachers.
Key provisions
- Creates adjunct teaching permits for individuals meeting specific experience and training requirements.
- Allows adjunct teachers to fill vacancies, offer new classes, or supplement existing programs when no certified teacher is available.
- Specifies eligibility criteria for obtaining a permit, including experience in the subject area and completion of a criminal background check.
- Requires counties employing adjunct teachers to assign a mentor and complete specific training.
- Mandates reporting of adjunct teacher employment information to the Department of Education.
Who is affected
- Public school teachers
- School administrators
- Students
- West Virginia Department of Education
- County school boards
Notable changes
- Establishes a new category of teaching credentials – the adjunct teaching permit.
- Provides a pathway for individuals with prior experience to teach in public schools without necessarily meeting full certification requirements.
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