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West VirginiaSB 1552026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Relating to adjunct teaching permits

Sponsored By: Amy Grady (Republican)

Signed by Governor

§18A-3-2A§18A-3-2B

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

9 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 1 costs, 4 mixed.

More paths to full teacher certification

West Virginia offers several ways to get a professional teaching certificate. Options include a bachelor’s degree plus tests and a teacher education program, three years of recent out-of-state teaching, or an approved alternative program. Veterans with a related bachelor’s degree who pass the tests need only the criminal history check. Your certificate shows the grade levels and subjects you can teach. The first professional certificate is provisional for three years and can convert to a five-year certificate after the induction program or be renewed. Certificates from the specified alternative pathway count the same as public college teacher-prep credentials.

Permanent certificates for 10-year teachers

Beginning when the law takes effect, teachers with a bachelor’s degree, 10 years of teaching, a valid certificate in good standing, and no unsatisfactory evaluations can get a permanent West Virginia certificate. No extra coursework is required. This creates long-term credential stability for experienced, well-reviewed teachers.

Rules for school administrator certification

To become a principal, superintendent, or similar school administrator, you must have a master’s degree, finish the approved admin program, complete evaluation-skills training, and have three years of management-level experience. The initial admin certificate is provisional for five years and may be converted or renewed under state rules. Deans of students serving since 1992 are exempt from this certificate.

Temporary licenses for military spouses

Spouses of active duty service members can get a one-year temporary teaching certificate. You must hold a current unencumbered out-of-state certificate or an approved foreign credential. You must show your spouse’s orders place them in West Virginia or at a base within 50 air miles. The certificate renews each year while you meet the rules and can be denied or revoked for fraud or certain convictions.

Adjunct teaching: eligibility, pay, renewal

You can get an adjunct teaching permit with four years of subject experience or a college degree in that subject. You must pass a criminal history check and have no felony or certain sexual-misconduct convictions. Schools hire adjuncts only when no certified teacher in that subject is available and willing. The permit lasts one year; the job is reposted each year; renewal needs a basic performance rating. Pay is set by agreement and does not follow the state salary schedule. Benefits like retirement and health insurance are not required unless the contract adds them. A written contract must list dates, hours, pay, and any benefits. You may teach only in areas that match your documented experience and you may not teach special education. A mentor is assigned, and you must finish bullying/harassment, child sexual abuse prevention, and suicide-prevention trainings within 90 days.

Paraprofessional certificate needs 36 credits

To get a paraprofessional certificate, you must complete 36 semester hours of post‑secondary education in job‑related subjects or an approved equivalent. You must also show the skills needed to do paraprofessional duties. The state board must approve the coursework and equivalency.

Paid coaching under school contracts

The State Superintendent may issue certificates for athletic or extracurricular coaches when hired under a county board contract. Contracts must state duties, provide liability insurance, and pay at the same rate as teachers’ extra-duty work. You must complete a state‑approved orientation. Unless the contract says otherwise, you are not a county employee for salary or benefits.

Short-term teaching permits while training

An alternative program teacher certificate only covers the job you hold in that program. It is valid while you are enrolled, for up to three years, and it cannot be renewed. A clinical teacher of record permit requires an approved agreement between a college and a county board and state approval. It is valid only while you are enrolled, for no more than one school year, and it cannot be renewed.

Adjunct vacancies posted and reported

County boards must post vacant adjunct teacher jobs and announce them at board meetings. Boards may also notify parents about these vacancies. Each school year, boards must report to the state how many adjuncts they used by grade and subject. For each adjunct, they must report the name, permitted subject, a description of qualifying experience, total pay for the year, and the number of past adjunct agreements.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Amy Grady

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Vince Deeds

    Republican • Senate

  • Jay Taylor

    Republican • Senate

  • Jimmy Willis

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 248 • No: 11

House vote • 3/14/2026

House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 660)

Yes: 92 • No: 5

Senate vote • 3/10/2026

Senate amended House amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 419)

Yes: 33 • No: 0

House vote • 3/9/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 362)

Yes: 89 • No: 6

Senate vote • 2/4/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 42)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

    4/1/2026Senate

  2. To Governor 3/19/2026

    3/19/2026Senate

  3. House received Senate message

    3/14/2026House

  4. House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 660)

    3/14/2026House

  5. Communicated to Senate

    3/14/2026House

  6. Completed legislative action

    3/14/2026House

  7. House Message received

    3/14/2026Senate

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

    3/14/2026Senate

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

    3/14/2026Senate

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

    3/14/2026House

  11. House Message received

    3/10/2026Senate

  12. Senate amended House amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 419)

    3/10/2026Senate

  13. Senate requests House to concur

    3/10/2026Senate

  14. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

    3/9/2026House

  15. Read 3rd time

    3/9/2026House

  16. Passed House (Roll No. 362)

    3/9/2026House

  17. Communicated to Senate

    3/9/2026House

  18. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

    3/6/2026House

  19. Read 2nd time

    3/6/2026House

  20. Amendment reported by the Clerk

    3/6/2026House

  21. Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)

    3/6/2026House

  22. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

    3/5/2026House

  23. Read 1st time

    3/5/2026House

  24. With amendment, do pass

    3/4/2026House

  25. Markup Discussion

    3/2/2026House

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