HB 5355
If a person who is not certified is holding a teaching position in a WV public school - that position has to come up for bid every year until it is held by a certified person.
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires that a teaching position held by an uncertified teacher in a West Virginia public school be put up for bid annually until a certified teacher is hired to fill it. The bill aims to ensure that all teaching positions are held by qualified individuals. It clarifies provisions related to teacher contracts, probationary periods, and dismissal procedures, particularly concerning continuing contracts and the handling of teachers lacking certification.
Key provisions
- Teaching positions held by uncertified teachers must be re-bid annually.
- The bill clarifies rules for continuing teacher contracts, including requirements for certification.
- It outlines procedures for teacher dismissal, emphasizing the need for cause and due process.
- The bill addresses teacher retirement notifications and potential vacancy creation upon retirement notice.
- It specifies how a teacher's position may be considered vacant until a certified teacher is hired.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Public School Teachers
- County School Boards
- The State Department of Education
- School Principals
- Potential Teachers
Notable changes
- Increases the scrutiny of teaching positions held by uncertified teachers, requiring annual bidding.
- Reinforces the requirement for teacher certification for all teaching positions.
- Clarifies the conditions under which a continuing contract can be terminated.
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