WV SB909

Local school boards may enter into multi-year contracts (up to 5 years) for educational materials with technology licensing components, provided contracts include a 30-day cancellation clause and demonstrate material fiscal savings

The Mountain State Digital Literacy Project expands from grades K-8 to K-12 and adds educational support and tutoring curriculum in reading, mathematics, science, and career-technical education

The Department of Education will retain $7,100,000 from the foundational allowance for school year 2026-2027 to provide professional training in the science of reading for K-5 teachers

All public school teachers in grades K-5 who provide literacy instruction must complete intensive training in the science of reading by the 2027-2028 school year, with newly hired teachers required to enroll in their first year of employment

Public charter school educators may voluntarily participate in the science of reading training program