West Virginia SB802 modifies school calendar regulations, emphasizing teacher preparation days and instructional time.

West Virginia SB802 amends the school calendar regulations to ensure teachers have dedicated preparation days for the opening and closing of school. The bill mandates that these preparation days cannot be used for any other purpose. Additionally, it requires two Leave Teachers Alone (LTA) days to be used for activities that improve instruction, scheduled before the instructional term begins. The bill also outlines the instructional term, ensuring it comprises at least 180 separate instructional days, with provisions for inclement weather and emergencies.

West Virginia SB802 modifies school calendar regulations, emphasizing teacher preparation days and instructional time.

West Virginia SB802 amends the school calendar regulations to ensure teachers have dedicated preparation days for the opening and closing of school. The bill mandates that these preparation days cannot be used for any other purpose. Additionally, it requires two Leave Teachers Alone (LTA) days to be used for activities that improve instruction, scheduled before the instructional term begins. The bill also outlines the instructional term, ensuring it comprises at least 180 separate instructional days, with provisions for inclement weather and emergencies.