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WV HB4937
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Elliott Pritt
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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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