HB5355

If a person who is not certified is holding a teaching position in a WV public school - that position has to come up for bid every year until it is held by a certified person.

Introduced·2/9/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB5355 mandates annual bidding for teaching positions held by uncertified individuals until filled by certified teachers.

West Virginia HB5355 addresses the employment of teachers in public schools, specifically targeting positions held by individuals who lack the necessary teaching certification. The bill stipulates that any teaching position occupied by an uncertified person must be subject to annual bidding processes. These bidding processes continue until the position is filled by a certified teacher. This measure aims to ensure that all teaching positions in West Virginia public schools are held by appropriately certified educators.

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Education Committee
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History

Feb 9

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 9

House

To Education

Feb 9

House

Introduced in House