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WV SB802
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Amy Nichole Grady
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AI Summary
- Establishes two "Leave Teachers Alone" (LTA) days as part of the school calendar noninstructional days, to be scheduled before the instructional term begins and used at classroom teachers' discretion for activities that improve instruction
- Prohibits requiring teachers to use school preparation days (opening and closing) for any purpose other than preparing for school opening or closing
- Reduces county board-designated noninstructional days from four to two days for purposes such as curriculum development, professional development, and parent-teacher conferences
- Allows teachers to use the two school preparation days for other designated purposes (curriculum development, professional meetings, etc.) at their own discretion
- Amends West Virginia Code §18-5-45 governing the school calendar structure for the 2026 session
Legislative Description
Relating to school preparation days
Education (K12)
Last Action
Markup Discussion
3/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/19/2026
Education2/6/2026
Full Bill Text
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