Education (and Related Subheadings)

State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2016 Regular Session

Removing the requirement that home schooled students have to acquire a general equivalency degree (GED) in order to qualify for the promise scholarship [HB-2422]
The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that home schooled students have to acquire a general equivalency degree (GED) in order to be eligible to receive a PROMISE scholarship. Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Butler Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2016

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2016 Regular Session

Authorizing a county school board to adopt a policy that allows an inspirational message [HB-2267]
The purpose of this bill is to authorize county school boards to adopt policies that allow students to deliver an inspirational message at a student assembly, to provide policy requirements, and to provide the purpose for the authority. This section is new; therefore it has been completely underscored.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Daryl Cowles Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2016

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2016 Regular Session

Requiring automated external defibrillators in public schools [HB-2261]
The purpose of this bill is to require automated external defibrillators in public schools. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Daryl Cowles Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2016

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2016 Regular Session

Relating to the School Building Authority [HB-2194]
The purpose of this bill is to eliminate local participation in funding school construction projects and the associated limited funding reserve. The bill eliminates certain regional planning activities when evaluating proposed construction projects. The bill eliminates the requirement of a county board=s efforts in school bond issues being a consideration when evaluating proposed projects. The bill eliminates the requirement that counties receive explanations detailing the authority=s decision concerning the funding of projects. The bill also (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Randy Smith Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2016

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2016 Regular Session

Relating to compulsory school attendance [HB-2188]
The purpose of this bill is to provide that five unexcused occasions on which a student is tardy for school may equal one unexcused absence. Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Randy Smith Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2016

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2016 Regular Session

Requiring county boards of education to employ a certified library media specialist in each county school [HB-2082]
Requiring county boards of education to employ a certified library media specialist in each county school

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Caputo Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2016

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2016 Regular Session

Giving local authorities the authority to decrease the speed limit on streets and highways where school buses travel in its jurisdiction [HB-2078]
Giving local authorities the authority to decrease the speed limit on streets and highways where school buses travel in its jurisdiction

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Caputo Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2016

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2016 Regular Session

Requiring county boards of education to provide released time for professional educators and service personnel when serving in an elected municipal or county office [HB-2077]
Requiring county boards of education to provide released time for professional educators and service personnel when serving in an elected municipal or county office

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Caputo Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2016

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2016 Regular Session

Allowing state employees to take paid leave to attend parent-teacher conference for their children [HB-2068]
Allowing state employees to take paid leave to attend parent-teacher conference for their children

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Caputo Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2016

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2016 Regular Session

Relating to juvenile proceedings [HB-2048]
Relating to juvenile proceedings

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Shott Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2016

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2016 Regular Session

Relating to requirements for PROMISE scholarships [HB-2020]
Relating to requirements for PROMISE scholarships

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Patrick Lane Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2016

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2015 Regular Session

Establishing a four year pilot program to have social workers in public schools, from prekindergarten through the elementary school [HB-2842]
The purpose of this bill is to establish a four year pilot program to have social workers in public schools, from prekindergarten through the elementary school. The bill requires a minimum of one social worker per county. The bill defines “social worker.” The bill requires rule-making. The bill requires annual and final reports. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Pushkin Filed For Introduction on 02/20/2015

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2015 Regular Session

Requiring that public schools provide facilities for students of all faiths and religions to have a place of fellowship, prayer and worship [HB-2672]
The purpose of this bill is to provide that the State Board of Education require that public schools provide facilities for students of all faiths and religions to have a place of fellowship, prayer and worship.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rupert Phillips Filed For Introduction on 02/09/2015

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2015 Regular Session

Consolidating purchasing by county boards of education [HB-2577]
The purpose of this bill is to consolidate purchasing by county boards of education through the regional education service agency serving their area.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ron Walters Filed For Introduction on 02/03/2015

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2015 Regular Session

Allowing certain county boards of education to operate their schools on a four-day school week [HB-2572]
The purpose of this bill is to allow county boards of education in low density counties to operate their schools on a four-day school week basis.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ron Walters Filed For Introduction on 02/03/2015

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2015 Regular Session

Relating to school celebrations, recognition programs and events [HB-2510]
The purpose of this bill is to allow sweets to be served at elementary school parties to teach balanced nutrition through moderation.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Justin Marcum Do Pass, But First To Education on 02/13/2015

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2015 Regular Session

Relating to nursing education faculty [HB-2470]
The purpose of this bill is to promote the retention of nursing education faculty by providing them a tax deduction of $2,500 per year.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Householder Filed For Introduction on 01/28/2015

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2015 Regular Session

Authorizing the election of and specifying qualifications for nonappointed members of the West Virginia Board of Education [HB-2465]
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the election of and specify qualifications for the members of the West Virginia Board of Education.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Butler Filed For Introduction on 01/28/2015

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2015 Regular Session

Prohibiting school employees from promoting abortion [HB-2458]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit all employees of the State Board of Education or any county board from counseling, referring, transporting or assisting any student to obtain an abortion. The bill provides a violation of its provisions is a misdemeanor. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Butler Filed For Introduction on 01/28/2015

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2015 Regular Session

Relating to educational benefits for dependents of deceased or disabled veterans [HB-2453]
The purpose of this bill is to require state institutions of higher education to waive tuition and fees for children and spouses of National Guard members and members of a Reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States or persons on federal or state active military duty who are residents of this state and who have suffered a hundred percent total and permanent service-connected disability.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Shawn Fluharty Filed For Introduction on 01/28/2015

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