HB 4937
Establish mandated monthly half days for students to all allow school staff planning time
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires West Virginia schools to hold a mandatory monthly half-day for students, specifically to provide school staff with dedicated planning time. The goal is to allow teachers and administrators to focus on improving instruction and curriculum development. The bill outlines specific requirements for instructional days, calendar structure, and how this planning time should be used, emphasizing that it’s for teacher-led planning activities.
Key provisions
- Requires a monthly, half-day for students to allow school staff planning time.
- Defines ‘instructional day’ based on grade level and minimum minutes of instruction.
- Allows counties to lengthen the school day by at least 30 minutes to meet the 180-day instructional requirement.
- Specifies noninstructional days, including holidays, Election Day, and days for curriculum development and professional development.
- Requires counties to hold public meetings to discuss the school calendar with stakeholders.
- Establishes a process for the state board to approve school calendars and grant waivers for noncompliance.
- Designates a specific Friday each month for student half-days dedicated to teacher planning.
- Outlines procedures for addressing lost instructional days due to inclement weather or emergencies.
Who is affected
- Students
- Teachers
- School Administrators
- County Boards of Education
- West Virginia School Districts
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