This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to establish that county schools must provide either 180 days of instructional hours or a total of 990 instructional hours per year. The bill emphasizes flexibility for counties in determining how they meet these requirements. It retains the existing framework for defining instructional days, cocurricular activities, and the overall school calendar, while also ensuring that the primary purpose of the school system remains focused on providing instruction to students.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the county boards of education to develop plans for instructional delivery during school closures due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances. It mandates that county boards must secure state board approval for their proposed school calendars and conduct public meetings to gather input from stakeholders. The bill aims to enhance the educational framework while allowing counties the discretion to adapt their instructional time to meet the needs of their students.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-5-45