West Virginia Bill Requires County School Boards to Provide In-Service Training Day for Employee Competency Tests

Original title: Relating to require county school boards to provide one day in-service training to prepare county employees for annual competency tests.

Last action · February 16, 2026: To House EducationSponsors: Anitra Hamilton and 3 others

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What This Bill Proposed

County school boards must provide at least one day of appropriate to help county employees prepare for annual s under House Bill 5584.

Why it matters

School service personnel gain a mandatory preparation period funded and scheduled by their county board before taking required employment competency exams.

Background

House Bill 5584 was introduced in the West Virginia Legislature during the 2026 regular session and referred to the House Committee on Education. context

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

county school service personnel

Employees receive a mandatory minimum of one day of in-service training to prepare for required competency tests.

Directly affected

county school boards

Boards must schedule and provide at least one day of in-service training for employees taking competency tests.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main requirement for county school boards under this bill?

County school boards must provide at least one day of to help county employees prepare for annual s.

How often must school bus operators take certification tests under the bill's provisions?

Substitute and probationary regular bus operators are tested annually, while regular status bus operators with continuing contracts are tested triennially.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

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Feb 16, 2026HouseCommittee
To House Education
Feb 16, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House
Feb 16, 2026HouseCommittee
To Education
Feb 16, 2026HouseIntroduced
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