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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
04/01/2026
04/01/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/01/2026
04/01/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT 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 all of certain requirements apply separately to each year of employment under an adjunct teaching permit with one exception; providing that adjunct teacher permit is valid for one year; requiring a county board of education to repost the position each year that it seeks to employ an individual under an adjunct teaching permit; providing that renewal of the permit is contingent upon the teacher's performance meeting 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 pathway for individuals to teach in West Virginia by creating an "adjunct teaching permit," which is a one-year permit that can be renewed based on performance. To qualify for this permit, an individual must have at least four years of experience in the subject area they wish to teach or a college degree in that area, pass a criminal history check, and have no felony convictions or convictions related to sexual misconduct with a minor. An adjunct teacher can fill a vacant teaching position, offer a new class, or supplement an existing program, but only if no certified teacher is available and willing to take the position. These 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, and they must have a contract outlining these terms. They will be assigned a mentor, must complete specific training, and are prohibited from teaching special education. County school 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 publicly and announced at board meetings.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 (on 04/01/2026)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Education Excellence
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
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