HB 4946
Authorizing a pilot program for a four day school week
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes a two-year pilot program in West Virginia counties to explore a four-day school week. The State Board of Education will have the discretion to approve alternative school calendars, provided they align with the spirit and intent of existing laws and demonstrably improve student learning. The program requires counties to develop a comprehensive plan that prioritizes teacher planning time and collaboration, alongside strategies to maximize instructional time.
Key provisions
- Authorizes a two-year county pilot program for a four-day school week.
- Grants the State Board of Education discretion to approve alternative school calendars.
- Requires counties to develop a comprehensive plan for optimizing student learning.
- Specifies requirements for teacher planning time and collaboration.
- Mandates at least two public meetings for community input during calendar approval.
- Requires calendar implementation to comply with §18-5-45 of the code.
- Focuses on maximizing instructional time through various strategies.
- Links calendar changes to school strategic improvement plans and faculty senate approval.
Who is affected
- Students
- Teachers
- School Boards
- County Superintendents
- West Virginia Residents
Notable changes
- Allows counties to deviate from the traditional five-day school week.
- Provides the State Board of Education with significant flexibility in calendar approval.
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