This bill proposes amendments to the Code of West Virginia, specifically to section 18-5-45, which governs the school calendar. The primary change is the reduction of the required number of instructional days from 180 to 160. The bill outlines the definition of an "instructional day" and specifies the minimum number of instructional minutes required for different grade levels. Additionally, it allows county boards to increase the length of the instructional day to meet the new 160-day requirement and provides guidelines for handling school closures due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that county boards develop policies to recover lost instructional time and outlines the structure of non-instructional days, which are now set to total 30. It also emphasizes the need for public input in the formulation of the school calendar and establishes that the state board will oversee the implementation of these changes. The bill includes various provisions for flexibility in scheduling and compliance with state regulations, ensuring that the new instructional day requirement is met while allowing for necessary adjustments in the school calendar.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-5-45