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Bill > HB4955
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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 make classroom sizes equal so that aides can be best utilized and one-on-one time with teachers and students can be maximized without losing the use of an aide.
AI Summary
This bill, specifically amending section 18-5-18a of West Virginia code, mandates that if a classroom becomes too large to allow teachers adequate one-on-one time with students, the students in that classroom must be split into two separate classrooms. This division is intended to improve the teacher-to-student ratio and ensure that each student receives individual attention from both teachers and aides, with school personnel tasked with making the split as equitable as possible to maintain aide coverage in both new classrooms. This provision is set to take effect beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, aiming to optimize the utilization of aides and maximize individual student support.
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=4955&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Education, WV Department of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=954509973 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4955%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4955 |
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