This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to establish a specific timeframe for the educational instructional term for students. Starting from the school year 2026-2027, the instructional term will begin no earlier than the Tuesday after Labor Day and will conclude no later than the Friday before Memorial Day. This change aims to standardize the school calendar across the state, ensuring that all students have a consistent start and end to their academic year.

In addition to the new provisions regarding the school calendar, the bill retains existing requirements for instructional days, which must total at least 180 separate days or an equivalent amount of instructional time. The county boards of education are tasked with developing policies to ensure that these requirements are met, including provisions for inclement weather and other unforeseen circumstances. The bill also emphasizes the importance of public input in the formulation of school calendars, requiring county boards to hold public meetings to discuss proposed calendars with stakeholders.

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Introduced Version: 18-5-45