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

SB 83 reduces the required number of days substitute teachers must work in a school year to accrue seniority for full-time teaching positions, from 133 days to 80 days. This change applies specifically to non-retired substitute teachers seeking permanent, full-time roles, excluding retired educators. The bill modifies existing law to make seniority eligibility more accessible by lowering the employment threshold. This policy directly affects substitute educators in West Virginia school districts aiming for permanent teaching positions.