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WV HB4654
WV HB4654To require that teachers in grades 7 through twelve, who teach classes with more than 30 students in their classes receive an additional $25 per day per student over the 30 student-limit, with exceptions for physical education, band, chorus, strings, theater, dance, and other classes aimed at artistic performance.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026
03/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to provide a pay increase for teachers who have more than 30 students in their classroom, and to provide for an exception.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that teachers in grades 7 through 12 who instruct classes exceeding 30 students will receive an additional $25 per day for each student over that limit, with specific exceptions for classes focused on artistic performance such as physical education, band, chorus, strings, theater, and dance. This provision aims to provide financial compensation to teachers managing larger class sizes, acknowledging the increased demands of such teaching environments, while excluding certain specialized subjects where class size might be less of a direct indicator of workload or where smaller class sizes are inherent to the subject matter.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Jeffrey Stephens (R)*,
Jeff Campbell (R),
Lori Dittman (R),
David Elliott Pritt (R),
Andy Shamblin (R),
Last Action
To House Education (on 01/21/2026)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4654&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill | 01/21/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - Education, WV State Board of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=945949175 | 02/02/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - Education, WV State Board of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=945949175 | 02/02/2026 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4654%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4654 | 01/21/2026 |
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