This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to establish a mandatory half day for students once a month during the school year, specifically designated for school staff to engage in instructional planning. The bill emphasizes that this time is strictly for individual or team teacher planning and cannot be utilized for administrative meetings or training sessions. This new provision is inserted as section (p) in the existing law, which outlines the school calendar and instructional days.

Additionally, the bill makes several deletions and insertions to clarify definitions and requirements related to instructional days and cocurricular activities. For instance, it updates the definition of "instructional day" and modifies the criteria for instructional time across different grade levels. The bill also includes provisions for the county board to develop policies regarding additional instructional time to recover lost days due to late arrivals or early dismissals. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the quality of instruction by providing teachers with dedicated time for planning.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-5-45