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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit a teacher from being required to use the school preparation days for any other purpose besides the preparation for the opening of school or for school closing; require noninstructional days to include two Leave Teachers Alone (LTA) days to be used as determined by classroom teachers for activities that will improve instruction; and require both of these days to be scheduled and occur before the beginning of the instructional term.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the school calendar requirements for West Virginia by ensuring that teachers are not required to use school preparation days for anything other than preparing for the opening or closing of school. It also mandates that twenty non-instructional days within the school year must include two "Leave Teachers Alone" (LTA) days, which are to be used by classroom teachers as they see fit to improve instruction, and both of these LTA days must be scheduled to occur before the academic year begins.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Markup Discussion (on 03/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=802&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb802%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=802 |
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