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WV HB4941
Bill
Status
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Elliott Pritt
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AI Summary
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Special education aides (Aide II and Aide V) working in self-contained classrooms would have their salaries matched to Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teachers, plus an additional 5% raise
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Special education teachers in self-contained classrooms would receive a 10% pay increase on top of their current salary grade
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Defines "critical vacancy" as a position that must be filled to maintain student success, safety, and meet compliance and certification standards
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Requires county board staff who are certified in a critical vacancy's subject area to fill that classroom position temporarily until a permanent hire is made
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Introduced January 29, 2026, and referred to the House Education and Finance Committees
Legislative Description
To provide a raise for special education aides, as well as a raise for self-contained special education teachers
Education (K12)
Last Action
To House Education
1/29/2026