The bill amends the Code of West Virginia to establish an adjunct teaching permit, allowing individuals who meet specific criteria to be hired for teaching positions when no certified teachers are available. The permit can be issued to individuals with at least four years of relevant experience or a college degree in the subject area. The permit is valid for one year and requires annual reposting of the position by the county board of education. Renewal of the permit is contingent upon the teacher's performance, which must meet a basic standard determined by an evaluation. Additionally, the bill mandates that adjunct teachers complete certain training and be assigned a mentor, while prohibiting them from providing special education instruction.

The bill also outlines the contractual obligations between the county board and the adjunct teacher, including compensation and benefits, which are not mandated unless agreed upon by both parties. Each county board employing adjunct teachers must report specific information to the West Virginia Department of Education, including the number of adjunct teachers hired and their qualifications. The county board is required to announce any vacant adjunct teacher positions at its meetings and may notify parents of these vacancies. Overall, the legislation aims to provide flexibility in hiring while ensuring that adjunct teachers meet certain standards and requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18A-3-2a, 18A-3-2b
Engrossed Version: 18A-3-2a, 18A-3-2b
Enrolled Version: 18A-3-2a, 18A-3-2b