HB 4918
Mandate the number of School days or hours required
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Bill overview
This bill mandates that West Virginia county school systems provide either 180 days of instructional days or 990 hours of instructional time per year. It outlines specific requirements for instructional days, including minimum minutes of instruction per day based on grade level, and allows counties to use alternative methods for instruction during school closures. The bill also addresses employment terms, noninstructional days, and procedures for calendar approval and public input.
Key provisions
- Establishes a minimum of 180 instructional days or 990 instructional hours per year for county schools.
- Specifies minimum instructional time requirements (315-345 minutes) based on grade level.
- Allows counties to lengthen the school day by at least 30 minutes to meet instructional time goals.
- Permits the use of alternative instructional methods on up to five days for inclement weather or emergencies.
- Outlines noninstructional days including holidays, Election Day, and designated employee preparation days.
- Requires counties to hold public meetings to discuss proposed school calendars.
- Provides flexibility for counties to adjust calendars in response to declared disasters.
- Allows for waivers from calendar requirements in specific circumstances.
Who is affected
- County school boards
- Students
- Teachers
- Parents
- West Virginia residents
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