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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to amend and reenact §18A-3-2a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend the code by adding a new section, designated §18A-3-2b, relating to allowing an adjunct teaching permit to be issued to an individual meeting certain specified requirements; permitting an individual with an adjunct teaching permit to be hired to fill a vacant teaching position, offer a new program or class, or to supplement a program currently being offered only if no other teacher holding certification in the subject area is available and accepts the position or assignment; providing that adjunct teacher permit is valid for one year and renewable if the teacher’s performance meets a basic standard as determined by an evaluation; allowing adjunct teacher to be employed on a part-time or full-time basis; allowing the compensation to be any amount both the county board and the adjunct teacher agree to; providing that county board is not required to provide any type of employment benefit unless both the county board and the adjunct teacher agree to those benefits; requiring county board and the adjunct teacher enter into a contract; specifying what is to be included in the contract; allowing adjunct teacher to teach in any content area in which the individual is allowed to teach based on the individual’s experience; requiring assignment of a teacher mentor; requiring adjunct teacher to complete certain training and education; prohibiting adjunct teacher from providing special education instruction; requiring each county board that employs an adjunct teacher to report certain information to the West Virginia Department of Education; requiring posting of adjunct teacher position; allowing notification of parents of a vacant adjunct teacher position; and requiring county board to announce any vacant adjunct teacher positions at its meetings.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new "adjunct teaching permit" in West Virginia, allowing individuals with relevant experience or a college degree in a subject area to teach if no certified teacher is available. These permits are valid for one year and renewable based on performance, and adjunct teachers can be hired full-time or part-time with compensation and benefits determined by mutual agreement between the county board of education and the teacher, formalized in a contract. While adjunct teachers can teach in any content area matching their experience, they cannot provide special education instruction, must be assigned a mentor, and must complete specific training. County boards employing adjunct teachers are required to report detailed information about them to the West Virginia Department of Education, and vacant adjunct positions must be posted and announced at board meetings, with parents also being notified.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Standing Committee on Education Meeting (13:00:00 3/3/2026 House Education Committee Room) (on 03/03/2026)
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