Friday, November 22, 2024
Friday, November 22, 2024

School Calendar Bill Passes Through House


Three bills, House Bill 4026, House Bill 4040 and House Bill 4138 were passed today as the House reconvened this morning.

Of those passed, House Bill 4040 would require county Boards of Education to create an icy condition and emergency plan to guarantee 180 separate days of instruction. The bill also provides more flexibility for county boards to set the start and end date for the instructional term of the school calendar. House Bill 4026 relates to higher education capital facilities and House Bill 4138 clarifies part of the West Virginia code relating to the practice of medical imaging and radiation therapy.

Additionally, eight bills were introduced in the House this morning. One of those introduced, House Bill 4167 would create a special revenue fund, known as the Department of Health and Human Resources Safety and Treatment Fund.

One Bill was presented today for first reading on the House Calendar. House Bill 4144 is in relation to the Board of Veterinary Medicine.

The following committees will meet today:


Finance-1 p.m. 460M
Education-2 p.m. 434M
Health & Human Resources-4 p.m. 215E

The following committees will meet tomorrow:


Finance-9 a.m. & 1 p.m. 460M
Government Organization-1:30 p.m. 215E


The House will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.

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