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WV HB4918

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Anders

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • County schools must provide either 180 instructional days OR 990 instructional hours per year, with flexibility for counties to determine how to meet this requirement
  • Minimum daily instructional time requirements remain: 315 minutes for grades K-5, 330 minutes for grades 6-8, and 345 minutes for grades 9-12
  • Employment term for school employees must be at least 200 days within a 48-week period, excluding Saturdays and Sundays
  • Counties may use up to 5 alternative instruction days when schools close due to inclement weather or emergencies, with state board approval
  • County boards may lengthen the school day by at least 30 minutes to bank equivalent instructional time for canceling up to 5 days lost to necessary closures

Legislative Description

Mandate the number of School days or hours required

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Education

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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