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Education Committee Chairs Talk School Discipline, Teacher Staffing

On this episode of The Legislature Today, News Director Eric Douglas talks with the chairs of House and Senate Education, Sen. Amy Grady, R-Mason, and Del. Joe Ellington, R-Mercer. They discuss a wide range of topics including school discipline and ways the state can improve the ongoing teacher shortage.

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Teachers Struggle With Unruly Students, But Legislature Is Looking At Options

School discipline has been a key legislative issue for several years. As part of the new committee hearing process, the House Education committee spent two days discussing ...

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House Bill To Repeal CON Law Fails By One Vote

One of the most debated and discussed bills of the 2025 legislative session failed to pass its committee by one vote Monday afternoon. ...

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Law Reversal Would Help Residents With Disabilities Find Work, Advocates Say

Some advocates say reinstating a priority status for West Virginia's state use program would help people with disabilities find jobs and expand the state's workforce.

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