Bill > HB4957

This bill modifies West Virginia law to reduce the required number of instructional days in a school year from 180 to 160. An "instructional day" is defined as a day where students receive a minimum number of minutes of instruction, which varies by grade level, and this time is used for academic instruction and related "cocurricular activities," meaning activities that complement the curriculum. The bill also allows for "instruction delivered through alternative methods," which is a plan for students to complete graded work on days schools are closed due to weather or other emergencies. While the total number of required instructional days is reduced, the bill includes provisions for counties to potentially increase the length of the school day to make up for lost time or to use equivalent time for professional development for educators, and it maintains flexibility for counties to manage their school calendars, including public input requirements and potential waivers from the state board.

Education

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