SB 911: Relating to adjunct teaching permits - West Virginia

sb911 sfa grady _1 3-31 adopted.htm → sb911 sfat grady _1 3-31 adopted.htm · 4 edits

MODERATE

The amendment changed the bill's title from a procedural description to a comprehensive summary of its provisions. It also replaced a specific amendment instruction targeting only one subsection with a broader amendment that rewrites the entire bill title to reflect all new provisions regarding adjunct teaching permits.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on adjunct teaching permits, but the amendment clarifies and expands the scope by explicitly listing all new provisions in the title, including mentorship requirements, training mandates, and reporting obligations that were not detailed in the original amendment instruction.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill title from 'SB911 SFA GRADY' to 'SB911 SFAT GRADY', indicating a procedural status change from Senate Floor Amendment to Senate Floor Amendment Tabled or similar procedural designation.

REQUIREMENT

Removed the specific amendment instruction that only addressed subsection 2b regarding adjunct teacher permit validity and evaluation processes.

Added a comprehensive new title that outlines all bill provisions including mentorship requirements, training mandates, prohibition on special education instruction, reporting requirements, and contract specifications.

SCOPE

Expanded the bill's scope from a single subsection amendment to a comprehensive amendment covering all aspects of adjunct teaching permits including eligibility, compensation, benefits, and administrative procedures.

sb911 hfat ellington adopted.htm → sb911 sfa grady _1 3-31 adopted.htm · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to change the sponsor from Delegate Ellington to Senator Grady and to add a new requirement that adjunct teaching permits must be valid for one year and renewable based on teacher performance evaluations. This change introduces accountability measures for adjunct teachers by requiring the state board to establish an evaluation process for permit holders.

Scope change

The bill now includes a new requirement for evaluating adjunct teachers, expanding the scope of oversight for adjunct teaching permits.

TECHNICAL

Removed the original sponsor information and amendment language from Delegate Ellington.

Changed the bill sponsor from Delegate Ellington to Senator Grady and updated the amendment location to page 7, section 2b.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new subsection requiring adjunct teaching permits to be valid for one year and renewable based on performance evaluations.

Added a requirement for the state board to include an evaluation process for adjunct teachers in its existing evaluation rules.

sb911 h ed am _1 adopted.htm → sb911 hfat ellington adopted.htm · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to replace the committee's proposed language with a new title that clarifies the bill's purpose. The original amendment text proposing detailed rules for adjunct teaching permits was removed, while a new title was added that outlines the bill's intent to allow adjunct teaching permits and requires the Board of Education to create rules for them.

Scope change

The substantive scope of the bill remains unchanged as the core amendment text was removed, but the title now more accurately reflects the bill's purpose.

TECHNICAL

Detailed committee substitute text proposing specific rules for adjunct teaching permits was removed from the amendment.

New title was added that describes the bill's purpose of allowing adjunct teaching permits and requiring rulemaking by the Board of Education.

Committee Substitute → sb911 h ed am _1 adopted.htm · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to replace the detailed text of the Committee Substitute version with a much shorter version that delegates authority to the West Virginia Board of Education to create rules for adjunct teaching permits. The new version requires annual reporting to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability but removes specific provisions about contract requirements, compensation flexibility, mentor assignment, and detailed eligibility criteria that were in the original version.

Scope change

The bill's scope was significantly narrowed by removing detailed operational provisions and shifting authority to administrative rulemaking rather than specifying requirements directly in the statute.

REQUIREMENT

Removed detailed provisions requiring specific contract terms, mentor assignment, training requirements, and restrictions on special education instruction for adjunct teachers.

Removed specific provisions about compensation flexibility, allowing county boards and teachers to agree on any compensation amount and employment benefits.

Added requirement for the West Virginia Board of Education to promulgate legislative rules establishing adjunct teaching permit requirements, including experience levels, content areas, compensation, and class limits.

ENFORCEMENT

Added requirement for annual reporting to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability regarding adjunct teacher numbers, content areas, compensation rates, and legislative recommendations.

ELIGIBILITY

Changed from specifying detailed eligibility criteria in the statute to delegating eligibility requirements to administrative rules rather than defining them directly in the law.

Engrossed Committee Substitute → Committee Substitute · 7 edits

MODERATE

This bill introduces a new 'adjunct teaching permit' allowing schools to hire non-certified teachers for vacant positions, new programs, or to supplement existing programs when certified teachers are unavailable. The permit is designed to provide flexibility in staffing while maintaining certain safeguards like criminal background checks, mentorship requirements, and prohibitions on special education instruction.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of who can be hired as a teacher by creating a new category of 'adjunct teacher' who does not need full certification but must meet specific experience or education requirements.

ELIGIBILITY

New §18A-3-2b creates an adjunct teaching permit for individuals with at least four years of experience in the content area or a college degree in that area, including related content areas.

REQUIREMENT

Adjunct teachers must undergo criminal history checks, be assigned a teacher mentor for pedagogical support, and complete specific training on harassment, bullying, child sexual abuse prevention, and suicide prevention within 90 days of employment.

County boards must enter into written contracts with adjunct teachers specifying contract length, teaching days, compensation rates, benefits, and other agreed-upon provisions.

Adjunct teachers are prohibited from providing special education instruction.

Compensation for adjunct teachers can be any amount agreed upon by the county board and teacher, not required to follow existing salary scales, and benefits are only provided if mutually agreed upon.

County boards must post vacant adjunct teacher positions, may notify parents of vacant positions, and must announce vacant positions at board meetings.

ENFORCEMENT

County boards must report to the West Virginia Department of Education on the number of adjunct teachers hired, their subject areas, experience qualifications, compensation paid, and employment history.

Introduced Version → Engrossed Committee Substitute · 8 edits · Apr 1, 2025

MODERATE

This bill adds a new section creating 'adjunct teaching permits' for individuals who do not hold full teaching certification but have relevant experience or education in a subject area. The permit allows schools to hire these individuals to fill vacancies, offer new programs, or supplement existing programs when certified teachers are unavailable. The bill establishes specific requirements for hiring, compensation, contracts, training, and reporting to ensure accountability while providing flexibility for schools.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of who can be hired to teach in public schools by creating a new category of 'adjunct teachers' who are not fully certified but meet specific experience or education requirements.

ELIGIBILITY

Creates a new 'adjunct teaching permit' for individuals with at least four years of relevant experience or a college degree in the content area they intend to teach.

REQUIREMENT

Requires adjunct teachers to undergo criminal history checks, complete specific training (harassment prevention, child abuse prevention, suicide prevention), and be assigned a teacher mentor.

Prohibits adjunct teachers from providing special education instruction.

Mandates that county boards post vacant adjunct teacher positions and announce them at meetings, with optional notification to parents.

Requires written contracts specifying contract length, teaching days, hours, compensation, and any benefits (retirement, health insurance) that may be provided.

Permits adjunct teachers to work full-time or part-time and allows county boards to opt out of providing retirement or health benefits unless mutually agreed upon.

ENFORCEMENT

Requires county boards to report detailed information about adjunct teachers to the West Virginia Department of Education, including names, subjects taught, compensation, and employment history.

FISCAL

Allows compensation for adjunct teachers to be any amount agreed upon by the county board and the teacher, not tied to standard salary scales.

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