This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to establish a specific timeframe for the educational instructional term for students. Beginning with the school year 2025-2026, the instructional term is mandated to start no earlier than the Tuesday after Labor Day and conclude no later than the Friday before Memorial Day. This change aims to standardize the school calendar across the state, ensuring that all students have a consistent start and end to their academic year.

In addition to the new provisions regarding the school calendar, the bill retains existing requirements for instructional days, which must total at least one hundred eighty separate days or an equivalent amount of instructional time. The county boards of education are tasked with developing policies to ensure compliance with these requirements while also allowing for flexibility in scheduling due to unforeseen circumstances, such as inclement weather. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the structure and predictability of the school year for students and educators alike.

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Introduced Version: 18-5-45