Education (and Related Subheadings)
West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
Requiring that transportation to and from school be provided for each child that needs or desires transportation [HB-4007]
The purpose of this bill is to require school boards to set and maintain reliable bussing schedules for bussing students and to limit the duration of travel for the students, based upon their age group.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Fleischauer Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2010
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Charter Schools Act [HB-3330]
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the establishment of charter schools.
Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Michael Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2010
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West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
The Family Education Tax Credit Act [HB-3320]
The purpose of this bill is to create a tax credit program for individuals paying qualified educational expenses and for those individuals or corporations making donations to organizations granting scholarships for qualified educational expenses. The bill defines terms and sets forth requirements.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jonathan Miller Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2010
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West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
Prohibiting the use of calculators for teaching purposes in grades K through eight [HB-3235]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the student use of calculators for teaching purposes in grades K thorough eight. The bill permits calculators to be used by educators in furtherance of their instructional responsibilities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Allen Evans Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2010
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West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
Relating to donation and transfer of surplus personal computers and other information systems, technology and equipment for educational purposes [HB-3123]
The purpose of this bill is to provide for the donation and transfer of personal computers and other information systems to the Department of Education when these commodities are being disposed of by state agency spending units.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mary Poling With Amendment, Do Pass, But First To Finance on 02/10/2010
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West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
Allowing parents or the school to serve sweets during the holidays if the school receives parental or guardian consent [HB-3088]
The purpose of this bill is to allow parents or the school to serve sweets during the holidays if the school receives parental or guardian consent.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ralph Rodighiero Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2010
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West Virginia 2010 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-3026]
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 $1000 for home schooling and $2,000 for private schooling.
Sponsored by: Rep. Daryl Cowles Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2010
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West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
Exempting construction performed on behalf of educational authorities from prevailing wage requirements [HB-2768]
The purpose of this bill is to exempt construction performed on behalf of any educational authority from the prevailing wage laws.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mitch Carmichael Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2010
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West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
Authorizing a tax credit for new teachers in critical needs areas [HB-2730]
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 50% of the tax liability.
Sponsored by: Rep. K. Steven Kominar Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2010
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West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
Allowing a public school employee or retiree who missed work as a result of pregnancy to purchase up to one year of service credit in the teachers retirement system [HB-2577]
The purpose of this bill is to allow a public school employee or retiree who was forced to miss work as a result of a pregnancy to purchase up to one year of service credit in the Teachers Retirement System.
Sponsored by: Sen. Craig Blair Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2010
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West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
Allowing state employees to take paid leave to attend parent-teacher conference for their children [HB-2563]
The purpose of this bill is to allow state employees to take paid leave to attend parent-teacher conferences for their children.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Miley Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2010
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West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
Allowing guidance counselors to compete equally for all guidance counselor positions [HB-2510]
The purpose of this bill is to allow guidance counselors to compete equally for all guidance counselor positions regardless of whether the position is posted for the elementary grade levels or the secondary grade levels.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ruth Rowan Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2010
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West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
Giving local authorities the authority to decrease the speed limit on streets and highways where school buses travel in its jurisdiction [HB-2494]
The purpose of this bill is to give local authorities the authority to decrease the speed limit on streets and highways where school buses travel.
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Caputo Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2010
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West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
Giving state institutions of higher education more flexibility in the planning and operation of their schools [HB-2481]
The purpose of this bill is to give state institutions of higher education more flexibility in the planning and operation of their schools.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Doyle Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2010
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West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
Allowing the State Superintendent of Schools to designate certain geographical areas as a "School Choice Zone" [HB-2384]
The purpose of this bill is to allow the State Superintendent of Schools to designate certain geographical areas as a School Choice Zone which would enable students residing in the designated area to attend school in a neighboring county if they wish.
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Caputo Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2010
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West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
Approving fee waivers for certain students and faculty and staff at institutions of higher education and providing that nonresident faculty and staff may get the exemption only up to the amount of in-state tuition [HB-2340]
The purpose of this bill is to approve fee waivers for certain students and faculty and staff at institutions of higher education at undergraduate and graduate levels. The bill applies this exemption to all such institutions. It further provides that nonresident faculty and staff may get the exemption only up to the amount of in-state tuition.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Doyle Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2010
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West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
Relating to itinerant status for school service personnel [HB-2271]
The purpose of this bill is to establish itinerant status for school service personnel and provide for inclusion of certain information on a notice of job vacancy.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brady Paxton Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2010
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West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
Providing a framework to avoid imposition of policies and practices on the public schools that distract from a thorough and efficient education [HB-2093]
The purpose of this bill is to provide a framework to avoid imposition of policies and practices on the public schools that distract from the education process. The bill contains the following provisions in furtherance of its primary purpose, as aforesaid: (1) It makes findings and expresses legislative intent; (2) it requires the use of fiscal notes on policies, rules and programs affecting public schools which outline applicable costs; (3) it provides alternative conditions under which policies, rules and programs may be adopted; and (4) it
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Sponsored by: Rep. Brady Paxton Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2010
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West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
Reducing staff development programs for school personnel from eighteen hours to twelve hours [HB-2024]
The purpose of this bill is to reduce staff development programs for school personnel from 18 hours to 12 hours; and requiring that the six hour reduction in staff development be used as an additional preparation day.
Sponsored by: Rep. Timothy Ennis Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2010
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West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
Reducing the federal adjusted gross income for motor fuel expenses incurred in commuting to and from one's occupation [HB-2007]
The purpose of this bill is to provide a modification in the state personal income tax by reducing the federal adjusted gross income for motor fuel expenses incurred in commuting to and from one's occupation at the mileage rate allowed at the federal income tax level by the federal Internal Revenue Service.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sharon Spencer Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2010