This bill proposes an amendment to the Code of West Virginia, specifically 18A-2-5, to eliminate the requirement for cooks and custodians employed by public schools to possess a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate (GED). The current law mandates that any new hires in these positions must have either a diploma or be enrolled in an adult education program aimed at obtaining a GED. The proposed change would allow for greater flexibility in hiring practices for these service personnel roles.

The bill includes specific legal language that states, "Provided further, That this paragraph shall not apply to cooks or custodians," effectively exempting these positions from the existing educational requirements. This amendment aims to address staffing challenges within public schools by broadening the pool of potential candidates for these essential roles.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18A-2-5