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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Board of Education to authorizing the State Board of Education to implement a two year county pilot program to change the school week from five days to four days subject to compliance with §18-5-45 of the code which requires the board to hold at least two public meetings that allow parents, teachers, teacher organizations, businesses, and other interested parties within the county to discuss the school calendar.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the State Board of Education to implement a two-year pilot program in counties that wish to try a four-day school week instead of the traditional five-day week, provided that the county board of education holds at least two public meetings where parents, teachers, teacher organizations, businesses, and other interested parties can discuss the proposed school calendar. This change is intended to explore alternatives that could improve student learning, and any approved four-day school week must still ensure that students receive the necessary instructional time to meet state performance standards and that teachers have adequate time for planning and collaboration to enhance their teaching practices.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
To House Education (on 01/29/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4946&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4946%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4946 |
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