House Bill 2657 aims to amend the existing law regarding school holidays and the operation of public schools in West Virginia by introducing provisions for Saturday classes. The bill specifies that special Saturday courses will be available for students who are falling behind in their coursework or need additional time to complete their studies. The West Virginia Department of Education will be tasked with developing these Saturday courses and establishing the criteria for student placement in these classes.

Additionally, the bill maintains that Saturday classes will be voluntary for both students and teachers, with remuneration for teachers and service personnel based on their regular contracted pay. The existing provisions regarding school closures due to holidays, elections, or other uncontrollable circumstances remain intact, ensuring that lost instructional time does not affect employee pay or the minimum instructional term requirements. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance educational support for students in need while preserving the structure of the current school calendar.

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