Education (k12)

State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Relating to eligibility requirements for student transfers to a public school for WVSSAC sanctioned sports [HB-4896]
The purpose of this bill is to provide that a student who transfers schools is ineligible for interscholastic athletic events for a period of 365 days from the date of entry to the new school.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Ferrell Filed For Introduction on 01/18/2024

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

To include legal services under the state purchasing requirements to require the solicitation of bids. [HB-4840]
The purpose of this bill is to include outside legal services under the state purchasing requirements to require the solicitation of bids.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Dillon Filed For Introduction on 01/17/2024

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Require county boards of education to provide long-term substitute teachers, upon hiring, with certain information [HB-4838]
The purpose of this bill is to require county boards of education to inform persons, who are employed as a long-term substitute teacher, about completing IEP and 504 plans.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Householder Chapter 245, Acts, Regular Session, 2024 on 04/22/2024

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Relating to online instructors contracted by the WVDE or counties. [HB-4839]
The purpose of this bill is to require that online instructors who have contracts with the state board or county boards be provided copies of all IEP, 504, and all other accommodation information relevant to students enrolled in their classes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Dillon Filed For Introduction on 01/17/2024

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Require that any student in the 11th or 12th grade, who has been placed in a “free/elective/assistant” period, be informed of online college course opportunities available for them [HB-4833]
The purpose of this bill is to require that any student in the 11th or 12th grade, who has been placed in a "free/elective/assistant" period, be informed of online college course opportunities available for them.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Householder Filed For Introduction on 01/17/2024

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

To provide school access for Patriotic Youth Groups [HB-4847]
The purpose of this bill is to provide public school access for patriotic youth groups.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Roger Hanshaw Filed For Introduction on 01/17/2024

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

To address the professional development of teachers. [HB-4830]
The purpose of this bill relates generally to training requirements for school personnel; it modifies the frequency of training from annually to upon employment and every three years thereafter, for suicide prevention awareness, child sexual abuse prevention, the county policy on harassment, intimidation or bullying, and multicultural education; requires first aid training include blood borne pathogen information; and requires those who care for, educate, or house disabled children to be trained on mandatory reporting obligations.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Ellington Chapter 109, Acts, Regular Session, 2024 on 04/22/2024

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Relating to “In God We Trust” signs donated in schools [HB-4846]
The purpose of this bill is to display the official motto of the United States of America in public elementary and secondary schools and in institutions of higher education.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Roger Hanshaw Filed For Introduction on 01/17/2024

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Relating to state superintendent’s reports regarding the finances of school districts [HB-4832]
The purpose of this bill is to clarify the state superintendent's reports regarding the finances of school districts.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Ellington Chapter 110, Acts, Regular Session, 2024 on 04/22/2024

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Providing that a general education teacher may not be responsible for accommodation logs [HB-4860]
The purpose of this bill is to provide that the general education teacher in an integrated classroom for education of exceptional children not responsible for accommodation logs.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Ellington Chapter 111, Acts, Regular Session, 2024 on 04/22/2024

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Introduction of a “School Safety Program” [HB-4862]
The purpose of this bill is to require that all plans of the School Access Safety Act; provide for not less than two school resource officers or prevention resources officers for each school system.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Butler Filed For Introduction on 01/17/2024

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Patriotic Access to Students in Schools Act [HB-4863]
The purpose of this bill is to create the Patriotic Access to Students in Schools Act. The bill defines patriotic societies. Finally, the bill provides for the opportunity to speak and recruit at public schools.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Espinosa Chapter 112, Acts, Regular Session, 2024 on 04/22/2024

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Relating to employment of service personnel and removing the requirement for a high school diploma or general education development certificate. [HB-4829]
The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that service personnel have a high school diploma or its equivalent.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Ellington Chapter 244, Acts, Regular Session, 2024 on 04/22/2024

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

To allow for public and private schools in West Virginia to employ security personnel. [HB-4851]
The purpose of this bill is to authorize local school boards, public charter schools, and private or religious schools to employ school security officers.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Ellington House Agreed To Conference, Statler, Smith, Rowe on 03/09/2024

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Requiring State Board of Education develop Safety While Accessing Technology education program [SB-466]
The purpose of this bill is to require the State Board of Education to develop a Safety While Accessing Technology education program to be taught to students from the 3rd to 12th grades.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rupert Phillips Chapter 104, Acts, Regular Session, 2024 on 04/23/2024

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Relating to adding elementary schools into school disciplinary measures [HB-4776]
The purpose of this bill is to include elementary schools in the school disciplinary section as amended during the 2023 Regular Session of the Legislature.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Roy Cooper To Education on 02/01/2024

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Prohibiting schools from starting earlier than 7:45 am [SB-465]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit schools from starting an instructional day any earlier than 7:45 a.m.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Plymale Filed For Introduction on 01/16/2024

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

To permit students in eighth and ninth grade to attend summer school in order to raise their grades and establish academic eligibility to play sports in the fall. [HB-4773]
The purpose of this bill is to permit students in eighth and ninth grade to attend summer school in order to raise their grades and establish academic eligibility to play sports in the fall.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Ellington Filed For Introduction on 01/16/2024

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

To ensure free parking and school supplies for children in public schools. [HB-4820]
The purpose of this bill is to provide that students at public schools of the state may not be charged for parking at their schools or for supplies required for their classes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Dillon To Education on 01/16/2024

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

To require principals to have additional training in certain subjects. [HB-4792]
The purpose of this bill is to create an in-person training course for principals in public schools. The bill informs teachers of due process rights. Finally, the bill provides for an Individualized Education Program format.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jimmy Willis Filed For Introduction on 01/16/2024

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