Bill > SB646

This bill amends West Virginia state law to increase the number of non-traditional instruction days from five to 10, allowing county school boards more flexibility when schools are closed due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Non-traditional instruction days are defined as days when teachers can assign and grade work for students to complete remotely during school closures, which will still count as official instructional days. The bill clarifies definitions of terms like "co-curricular activities" and "instructional day," and introduces a new term "out-of-calendar day" which cannot be used to offset lost instructional time. The legislation maintains the requirement of 180 separate instructional days in the school year, but provides additional options for how those days can be delivered, including expanding the use of alternative instruction methods. The bill aims to provide school districts with more administrative flexibility while ensuring students receive a consistent amount of instructional time, regardless of weather-related or emergency school closures.

Budget and Finance, Education

http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=646&year=2025&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill