House Bill 2657 aims to amend the West Virginia Code to allow for the establishment of special Saturday classes for public school and public charter school students who require additional assistance or are at risk of falling behind in their coursework. The bill specifies that these Saturday classes will be voluntary and conducted by teachers and service personnel, who will be compensated in accordance with their regular pay rates. The West Virginia Department of Education will be tasked with developing the curriculum for these Saturday courses and determining the criteria for student participation.

Additionally, the bill maintains existing provisions regarding school closures on designated holidays and due to uncontrollable circumstances, ensuring that time lost during these closures does not affect employment days or pay for school employees. The legislation emphasizes the importance of providing extra educational support to students in need, thereby enhancing their chances of academic success.

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