West Virginia HB4957 reduces the school year from 180 to 160 instructional days.

West Virginia HB4957 amends the school calendar to reduce the number of instructional days from 180 to 160. The bill allows county boards to increase the length of the instructional day by at least 30 minutes to ensure the required instructional time. It also permits the use of alternative methods to deliver instruction on up to five days when schools are closed due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances. The bill sets the school calendar, including the instructional term, employment term, and noninstructional days.

West Virginia HB4957 reduces the school year from 180 to 160 instructional days.

West Virginia HB4957 amends the school calendar to reduce the number of instructional days from 180 to 160. The bill allows county boards to increase the length of the instructional day by at least 30 minutes to ensure the required instructional time. It also permits the use of alternative methods to deliver instruction on up to five days when schools are closed due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances. The bill sets the school calendar, including the instructional term, employment term, and noninstructional days.