West VirginiaSB 8022026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Relating to school preparation days

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

West Virginia teachers gain protected preparation time

West Virginia teachers cannot be required to use either school preparation day except to prepare for opening or closing school. Teachers can choose to use those days for activities allowed under the county-designated-day rule. Each county calendar must also include two Leave Teachers Alone days before the instructional term begins. Classroom teachers decide which activities to do on those days, and the activities must improve instruction. The county board’s remaining designated days are reduced to two.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Amy Grady
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

Craig A. Hart
Republican • Senate
Eric Tarr
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 62 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/18/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 127)

Yes: 31 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/18/2026

Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 128)