HB4955

To ensure that classroom sizes are equal without losing a teachers aide

Introduced·1/29/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB4955 aims to ensure equitable classroom sizes to maximize one-on-one time with teachers and aides.

West Virginia HB4955 amends the Code of West Virginia to establish maximum teacher-pupil ratios in classrooms, ensuring aides can be best utilized. The bill mandates that county boards of education maintain specific pupil-teacher ratios, with additional compensation for teachers exceeding these limits. It also allows for the employment of full-time or part-time interventionists to meet classroom requirements. The bill aims to create a better teacher/pupil ratio and ensure individual time with teachers and aides, with provisions for splitting large classrooms to maintain these ratios.

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Education Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jan 29

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 29

House

To Education then Finance

Jan 29

House

Introduced in House