West Virginia HB4708 clarifies rules for substitute teachers, including extended assignments and use of retired teachers.

West Virginia HB4708 amends the state code to clarify how substitute teachers may serve for extended periods. The bill allows substitute teachers to remain in assignments if they have been in the same classroom continuously for more than half of a grading period. It also allows retired teachers to serve as critical needs substitutes without losing retirement benefits, provided certain conditions are met. The bill defines areas of critical need and shortage for substitute teachers and mandates posting of vacant positions.

West Virginia HB4708 clarifies rules for substitute teachers, including extended assignments and use of retired teachers.

West Virginia HB4708 amends the state code to clarify how substitute teachers may serve for extended periods. The bill allows substitute teachers to remain in assignments if they have been in the same classroom continuously for more than half of a grading period. It also allows retired teachers to serve as critical needs substitutes without losing retirement benefits, provided certain conditions are met. The bill defines areas of critical need and shortage for substitute teachers and mandates posting of vacant positions.