Bill > HB3101

This bill modifies West Virginia's school calendar requirements by establishing a new statewide standard for the school year's start and end dates, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. Specifically, the bill mandates that the instructional term for students must begin no earlier than the Tuesday after Labor Day and conclude no later than the Friday before Memorial Day. The bill maintains existing provisions regarding the school calendar, such as requiring 180 instructional days, defining minimum daily instructional times for different grade levels (ranging from 315 to 345 minutes depending on grade), and preserving county boards' flexibility in designing their school calendars within these new parameters. The legislation aims to provide a consistent, state-wide approach to the school year's timing while preserving local educational authorities' ability to manage their specific school schedules. This change could potentially impact school districts' planning, potentially aligning the school year more closely with traditional summer vacation periods and providing more standardization across West Virginia's school systems.

Education

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