The House Public Education Subcommittee met this evening.
House Bill 2003 removes the distraction of cell phones by prohibiting phones and earbuds from being used in classrooms.
House Bill 2499 requires principals to have training on federal law relating to the Individuals with Disability Education Act (IEDA).
House Bill 2760 establishes a partnership between Workforce West Virginia and the WV State Board of Education for the implementation of an educational, interactive platform designed to help students with instruction in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) field with a focus on chemistry in high schools and technical schools.
House Bill 2897 requires the Legislative Auditor to conduct periodic performance and financial audits of the West Virginia Department of Education.
House Bill 2973 clarifies where legal actions involving the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission shall be filed. The bill requires the lawsuit to be filed in Kanawha County and provide 30-day notice. If the resident or school filing is in Kanawha County, they must file the lawsuit in Boone County.
House Bill 3099 permits law enforcement to issue a citation when a student enrolled in a public school or public charter school is using nicotine on school property or at school functions.
House Bill 3125 removes restrictions on teachers without a master’s degree receiving permanent teaching licenses. The bill states that teachers with 10 consecutive years of teaching in WV in good standing can apply to receive a permanent teaching certificate in WV without having to take any additional coursework.
House Bill 3166 sets guidelines for standardized school safety mapping data.
