This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to mandate that county school boards provide one day of in-service training for employees to prepare them for annual competency tests. The training is intended to assist employees in meeting the requirements of the competency tests, which are developed by the state board and are used to evaluate the qualifications of school service personnel. The bill specifies that the county boards are responsible for scheduling the training and notifying applicants of the test dates.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the administration of competency tests, ensuring they are conducted uniformly and under consistent conditions. It clarifies that employees who have previously held a classification title are considered qualified for that title, even if they no longer hold it. The bill also updates the requirements for school bus operator certification tests, establishing different testing frequencies based on the employment status of the operators. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the preparedness of school service personnel for competency evaluations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18A-4-8e