The bill amends West Virginia Code 18A-2-5 to eliminate the requirement for cooks and custodians who are 21 years of age or older to possess a high school diploma or equivalent as a condition for employment by county boards of education. Previously, the law mandated that all new hires must have obtained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate (GED) or be enrolled in an approved adult education course aimed at obtaining a GED. The bill modifies this requirement by stating that it does not apply to cooks or custodians, thereby allowing these positions to be filled by individuals without a high school diploma or GED.

In addition to the primary amendment regarding educational requirements, the bill also makes minor adjustments to the language of the existing law, including the replacement of the word "further" with "however" and the addition of "Provided further" to clarify the exemption for cooks and custodians. These changes aim to streamline the employment process for service personnel in the education sector while maintaining necessary standards for other positions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18A-2-5
Committee Substitute: 18A-2-5
Engrossed Committee Substitute: 18A-2-5