HB 4422
To permit students in eighth and ninth grade to attend summer school in order to raise their grades and establish academic eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities in the fall
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill allows eighth and ninth-grade students in West Virginia to attend summer school to improve their grades. Successfully completing summer school will help students meet academic requirements for participating in extracurricular activities, such as sports, the following fall semester. The bill outlines procedures for establishing and operating summer school programs, including tuition policies and teacher employment.
Key provisions
- Permits eighth and ninth-grade students to attend summer school.
- Allows summer school to be held in public school facilities.
- Sets a tuition limit for summer school, with provisions for reduced or free tuition for students in need.
- Establishes procedures for employing certified teachers and school service personnel during the summer.
- Specifies how summer school funds will be managed.
- Prioritizes reemployment for summer school employees based on length of service.
- Defines summer employment for service personnel.
- Allows for reductions in summer school staffing based on previous years' employment.
Who is affected
- Students in eighth and ninth grade
- School districts in West Virginia
- Teachers
- School service personnel
- Parents of students
Notable changes
- Specifically allows eighth and ninth graders to attend summer school for grade improvement and eligibility.
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