This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to establish specific limits on the school year calendar, mandating that the instructional term for students must begin no earlier than September 1 and end no later than May 31 each year. Additionally, it introduces a provision that allows for a maximum of 10 remote learning days starting from the 2025/2026 school year. The bill also emphasizes the importance of maintaining 180 separate instructional days while providing flexibility for county boards to adjust instructional time and utilize alternative methods of instruction during school closures.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the structure of the employment term for educators, which must consist of at least 200 days, excluding weekends, and includes provisions for non-instructional days and activities aimed at improving instruction. The county boards are required to develop policies to recover lost instructional time due to late arrivals and early dismissals, and they must secure approval from the state board for their proposed school calendars. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the educational framework by ensuring a structured school year while accommodating necessary adjustments for unforeseen circumstances.

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Introduced Version: 18-5-45