HB 4957
To change the amount of days in a school year from 180 to 160.
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill proposes to reduce the required number of school days in West Virginia from 180 to 160. It aims to modify the school calendar to focus on instructional time, allowing for flexibility in scheduling and the use of alternative methods for instruction during school closures. The bill also outlines provisions for employment terms, non-instructional days, and procedures for calendar approval and public input.
Key provisions
- Reduces the required school year days from 180 to 160.
- Allows counties to lengthen the school day by at least 30 minutes to meet instructional time requirements.
- Permits the use of non-instructional days for instruction in case of school closures.
- Specifies requirements for employment terms, including minimum days and holiday allowances.
- Requires counties to hold public meetings to discuss proposed school calendars.
- Provides for the possibility of waivers for noncompliance due to emergencies.
- Outlines procedures for state board approval of school calendars.
- Establishes guidelines for cocurricular activities and their impact on instructional time.
Who is affected
- Students
- Teachers
- School Boards
- West Virginia State Board of Education
- Parents
Notable changes
- Reduces the standard school year length from 180 to 160 days.
- Allows for the use of non-instructional days for instructional purposes during emergencies.
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