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WV HB5355
WV HB5355If a person who is not certified is holding a teaching position in a WV public school - that position has to come up for bid every year until it is held by a certified person.
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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to provide that a teaching position held by a person not certified to teach that position may be considered vacant and open for bid every year until filled by a person certified to teach that position.
AI Summary
This bill amends West Virginia code to require that any teaching position in a public school currently held by someone not certified to teach that specific subject must be considered vacant and open for bidding each year until it is filled by a properly certified individual. This provision aims to ensure that all teaching roles are occupied by qualified educators.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (10)
David Green (R)*,
William Bell (R),
Mark Dean (R),
Joe Ellington (R),
Dana Ferrell (R),
Dave Foggin (R),
Mike Hornby (R),
David Elliott Pritt (R),
Chuck Sheedy (R),
Jeffrey Stephens (R),
Last Action
To House Education (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5355&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5355%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5355 |
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