This bill proposes the addition of a new section, 18A-2-3a, to the Code of West Virginia, 1931, aimed at addressing the shortage of parent volunteers in schools. It recognizes that licensed substitute and full-time teachers, who have already undergone a background check, should not be required to complete an additional background check to serve as parent volunteers for school-related activities. The intent is to streamline the process and encourage more qualified individuals to participate in volunteer opportunities, such as extracurricular and sporting events.

The bill outlines that licensed substitute and full-time teachers who have passed a background check are permitted to volunteer without the need for further verification. This change is expected to alleviate the burden of time and costs associated with obtaining an additional background check, thereby increasing the pool of available volunteers in West Virginia schools.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18A-2-3a