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HB 4578·WV·house

To provide more local control over educational decisionmaking, differentiation of funding for counties, and to address operational efficiencies within education.

In CommitteeFiled Jan 20, 2026
Sponsor: Clark
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To House Education

Jan 20, 2026

Summary

The bill changes West Virginia statutes on school personnel so that teachers must sign contracts with county boards, defines probationary and continuing contracts, and sets new procedures for termination and release time. It aims to let local districts manage staffing more flexibly, differentiate funding needs, and improve operational efficiency in schools.

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