The bill aims to amend the Code of West Virginia by adding a new section, 18A-2-3a, which allows licensed substitute and full-time teachers to serve as parent volunteers without the need for an additional background check. The legislative findings highlight a shortage of parent volunteers in some counties and argue that since substitute teachers have already undergone a background check, requiring them to complete another one is unnecessary and burdensome.

The implementation clause specifies that licensed substitute and full-time teachers who have already passed a background check are permitted to volunteer in school-related activities without incurring further checks. This change is intended to encourage more qualified individuals to participate as parent volunteers, thereby enhancing support for extracurricular and sporting events in schools.

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