This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to enhance the structure of noninstructional days within the school calendar. It specifically prohibits teachers from being required to use school preparation days for any purpose other than preparing for the opening or closing of school. Additionally, it mandates that noninstructional days include two "Leave Teachers Alone" (LTA) days, which are to be utilized at the discretion of classroom teachers for activities aimed at improving instruction. Both LTA days must be scheduled and occur before the start of the instructional term.

Furthermore, the bill reduces the number of noninstructional days designated by the county board and outlines the specific purposes for which these days can be used. The changes aim to provide teachers with more autonomy over their preparation time and to ensure that the school calendar is more conducive to effective teaching and learning. Overall, the bill seeks to improve the educational environment by allowing teachers greater flexibility in how they utilize their noninstructional days.

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Introduced Version: 18-5-45