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WV HB4937

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elliott Pritt

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a mandatory half-day for students on one Friday each month throughout the school year to provide staff with instructional planning time
  • Planning time is strictly reserved for individual or team teacher planning and cannot be used by administration or county boards for meetings or training
  • Amends West Virginia Code §18-5-45 regarding school calendars while maintaining the existing 180 instructional day requirement
  • Introduced January 29, 2026, by Delegates Pritt, Crouse, and Bell and referred to the House Committee on Education

Legislative Description

Establish mandated monthly half days for students to all allow school staff planning time

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Education

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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