Reducing number of days required for certain educators to apply for full-time employment

SB 42 reduces the required work days for substitute teachers to earn seniority toward permanent teaching positions. It lowers the threshold to 80 days per school year (excluding retired educators), allowing non-retired substitute teachers to qualify for full-time roles after working fewer days. The bill modifies existing seniority rules under West Virginia law to make this transition more accessible. This policy directly affects substitute teachers seeking permanent employment in West Virginia public schools.