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Bill > SB449
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to allow all public schools to instruct students on world languages. The legislature finds learning a world language can improve student math and reading outcomes, improve academic focus, and provide additional career opportunities after graduation. The legislature further finds that an educator obtaining professional learning hours related to teaching world languages may use those hours to satisfy continuing education requirements.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that all public schools in West Virginia must offer instruction in multiple world languages to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, which can include integrating foreign language terms into English lessons when practical. It also specifies that any professional development hours an educator completes related to teaching world languages can count towards their required continuing education, or "professional learning requirements," at the county level. The legislature supports this initiative, believing that learning a world language can enhance students' math and reading skills, improve their concentration, and open up more career possibilities after they graduate.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Education (on 01/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=449&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb449%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=449 |
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