SB899

Permitting certain teachers to be certified to work as school principals

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West Virginia SB899 allows teachers with 15 years of experience to be certified as school principals.

West Virginia SB899 amends the Code of West Virginia to permit teachers with a minimum of 15 years of experience at the elementary, middle, or high school level to be certified as school principals. The bill sets specific prerequisites for administrative certificates for principals, including completing six credit hours of approved coursework in public school instructional leadership and management techniques.

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Roll Call Votes

88 Yea

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5 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 10

1:00 PM

Standing Committee on Education Meeting

Mar 6

1:00 PM

Standing Committee on Education Meeting

History

Mar 27

Senate

Approved by Governor 3/27/2026

Mar 18

Senate

To Governor 3/18/2026

Mar 14

House

On 3rd reading, Special Calendar