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West VirginiaSB 10642026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Redefining "long-term substitute" as it relates to public school personnel

Sponsored By: Amy Grady (Republican)

Signed by Governor

§18A-1-1

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

30-day and credential rule for substitutes

Beginning June 12, 2026, you count as a long‑term substitute when you fill a job for more than 30 consecutive instructional days, whether you cover a vacancy or an extended absence. If a job is expected to last over 30 days, the county must post it at the start of the year and again mid‑year. The posting must list it as a regular full‑time job that is not held by a regular full‑time employee. Anyone serving in a long‑term substitute role must hold the State Board‑required credential. For retiree benefit rules in §5‑16‑2, a retired employee hired to fill a vacancy is not treated as a long‑term substitute.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Amy Grady

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Vince Deeds

    Republican • Senate

  • Mike Woelfel

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 160 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/14/2026

Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 711)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

House vote • 3/14/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 629)

Yes: 95 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/2/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 289)

Yes: 31 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

    4/1/2026Senate

  2. To Governor 3/19/2026

    3/19/2026Senate

  3. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

    3/14/2026House

  4. Reported by the Clerk

    3/14/2026House

  5. Amendment reported by the Clerk

    3/14/2026House

  6. Amendment ruled not germane

    3/14/2026House

  7. Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)

    3/14/2026House

  8. Read 3rd time

    3/14/2026House

  9. Passed House (Roll No. 629)

    3/14/2026House

  10. Communicated to Senate

    3/14/2026House

  11. House Message received

    3/14/2026Senate

  12. Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 711)

    3/14/2026Senate

  13. Communicated to House

    3/14/2026Senate

  14. Completed legislative action

    3/14/2026Senate

  15. To Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  16. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  17. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal

    3/14/2026House

  18. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

    3/13/2026House

  19. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

    3/12/2026House

  20. Read 2nd time

    3/12/2026House

  21. Amendments pending

    3/12/2026House

  22. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

    3/11/2026House

  23. Read 1st time

    3/11/2026House

  24. With amendment, do pass

    3/10/2026House

  25. Markup Discussion

    3/6/2026House

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