SB 909
Modernizing educational programs and technologies
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill, the Future-Ready Education Act, aims to modernize educational programs and technologies in West Virginia to better prepare students for future workforce needs. It allows local school boards to enter into multi-year contracts for educational materials with technology licensing, requiring documentation of fiscal savings. The Mountain State Digital Literacy Project is expanded to include grades 9-12 and provides literacy training for elementary school teachers, focusing on the science of reading. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Department of Education to allocate funds for science of reading training for elementary school teachers.
Key provisions
- Allows local fiscal bodies to enter into multi-year contracts for educational materials with technology licensing, subject to fiscal savings documentation.
- Extends the Mountain State Digital Literacy Project to include grades 9-12 and provides expanded educational support and tutoring.
- Requires elementary school teachers to receive high-quality professional training in the science of reading.
- Authorizes the Department of Education to retain funds for science of reading training.
- Requires documentation of fiscal savings from multi-year contracts.
- Extends the Mountain State Digital Literacy Project to include grades 9-12.
- Allows public charter school educators to voluntarily participate in science of reading training.
- Modifies the allocation of the Foundation Allowance to improve instructional programs and technology.
Who is affected
- Public school students in West Virginia
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Primary sponsor
Smith (Mr. President)
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