Education (and Related Subheadings)
West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Preventing teachers from being assigned additional responsibilities during planning period [HB-3035]
The purpose of this bill is to redefine planning periods for teachers.
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Recognizing outstanding students who are top achievers in scholastic studies [HB-3034]
The purpose of this bill is to recognize outstanding students who are top achievers in the state in their scholastic studies. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.
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West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Clarifying payment for trade certifications and allowing use of tuition assistance for West Virginia National Guard members enrolled in a doctor of medicine or osteopathic medicine program [HB-2981]
The purpose of this bill is to clarify payment for trade certifications and to allow use of tuition assistance for West Virginia National Guard members enrolled in a doctor of medicine or osteopathic medicine program.
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West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Exempting barbers with twenty or more years of experience from continuing education requirements [HB-2976]
The purpose of this bill is to exempt barbers with twenty or more years of experience from continuing education requirements.
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West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Assessing an additional $10 penalty on all speeding tickets [HB-2961]
The purpose of this bill is to assess an additional $10 penalty on all speeding tickets. The bill provides that the additional $10 be divided between the county where the ticket was issued and the county school system for computers for students who do not have computers. The bill also permits the school or county board of education to have access to all passwords and to monitor all activity on the computers.
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West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Requiring every county board of education to employ a nurse in each public school [HB-2868]
The purpose of this bill is to require every county board of education to employ a nurse in each public school in the county.
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West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Exempting sales of personal tangible property and services by public and private schools from consumer sales tax and service [HB-2811]
The purpose of this bill is to exempt sales of personal tangible property and services by public and private schools from consumer sales tax and service.
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West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Providing a two-tiered personal income tax credit to parents or legal guardians who provide home or private, primary or secondary education for their children [HB-2783]
The purpose of this bill is to provide a two-tiered personal income tax credit to parents or legal guardians who provide home or private, primary or secondary education for their children. The tax credit will be effective upon the completion of a school year and available at a rate per child of $1,000 for home schooling and $2,000 for private schooling. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.
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West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Providing for evaluation of professional personnel in the public schools [HB-2757]
The purpose of this bill is to provide for annual evaluations of professional personnel in schools.
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West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Relating to the improvement of schools and school districts [HB-2756]
The purpose of this bill is to facilitate the improvement of schools and school districts through a number of strategies. The bill will require improvement plans to plan for early warnings and intervention, updates high quality education standards, requires the state annual performance measures to account for growth over the previous year, narrows deadlines for improvement of low performance in schools, authorizes the district- wide transfer of principals in school systems in low-performing counties, and increases the graduation rate.
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West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Creating the math and science teacher loan assistance program [HB-2738]
Creating the math and science teacher loan assistance program
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West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Exempting construction performed on behalf of educational authorities from prevailing wage requirements [HB-2736]
The purpose of this bill is to exempt construction performed on behalf of any educational authority from the prevailing wage laws. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.
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West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Authorizing a tax credit for new teachers in critical needs areas [HB-2731]
The purpose of this bill is to authorize a tax credit for new teachers in critical needs areas. It requires the State Board of Education to determine standards defining "critical needs areas" in both subject areas and geographic areas. The tax credit for the first three years of employment in such an area shall equal the teachers' liability for personal income taxes. If the teacher continues to teach in a critical needs area for another five years, the tax credit is equal to fifty percent of the tax liability.
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West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Adding to the definition of harassment, intimidation or bullying [HB-2704]
The purpose of this bill is to add to the definition of harassment, intimidation or bullying and require a child to attend two months of counseling provided by a school if he or she is found to be bullying a fellow student. This bill also prescribes punishment for failure to comply with the counseling requirements.
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West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Waiving tuition and fees for members of the WV State Police [HB-2681]
The purpose of this bill is to provide for a waiver or reimbursement of tuition and fees for members of the West Virginia State Police attending institutions of higher education. This section has been completely rewritten; therefore, it has been completely underscored.
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West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Increasing the faculty senate allotment for classroom teachers and librarians [HB-2648]
The purpose of this bill is to increase the faculty senate allotment for classroom teachers and librarians from $50 to $100, to be spent on academic materials, supplies or equipment to enhance instruction.
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West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Optometry, continuing education [HB-2631]
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Continuing Education. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.
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West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Relating to the employment of personnel in public schools [HB-2560]
The purpose of this bill is to: (a) Include the school's faculty senate members on the interview and recommendation process for employing professional and paraprofessional personnel at the school; (b) authorize the superintendent to nomination of prospective graduates for employment with conditions; (c) revise the criteria for judging qualifications affecting hiring of professional personnel and consolidate them into a single list; and (d) provide an earlier date prior to the instructional term after which professional personnel, autism mentors
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West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children [HB-2550]
The purpose of this bill is to provide for the adoption and enactment of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. The bill also establishes the West Virginia Council for Educational Opportunities for Military Children as mandated by the compact; establishes the membership, powers and duties of the council. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored. This bill was recommended for introduction and passage during the 2011 Regular Session of the Legislature by the Select Committee on Veterans'
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West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Relating to donation and transfer of surplus state owned personal computers for educational purposes [HB-2501]
The purpose of this bill is to provide a process for the donation and transfer of surplus state owned personal computers for educational purposes. The bill makes legislative findings and defines terms. The bill provides a process for the Chief Technology Officer to review the usability of donated personal computers prior to disposal. The bill also sets forth obligations of state agencies seeking to donate personal computers, the Division of Purchasing, the State Agency for Surplus Property, the State Board of Education and the county boards of education.
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