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Student Behavior, Phone, Tobacco, Focus Of House Subcommittee
The House of Delegates Public Education Subcommittee started the week looking at two ways to help students focus and behave, as well as bills to change accountability for state school entities.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFor Third Straight Year, A School Discipline Bill Moves On
Updated on Tuesday, March. 4, 2025 at 2:53 p.m. A bill to address disciplinary issues in West Virginia schools passed the House of Delegates Monday. ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCommittee Chairs Focus On Discipline And Adjusting After Dream Federal Job Cut, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the committee chairs of the legislature's education committees are trying to address discipline and staffing issues in state schools, and a W.Va. native is still reeling from losing her dream job as part of the federal government’s workforce reduction efforts.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Funding For Charter Schools Advanced By House Education Committee
Charter school advocates have long said a lack of startup funds makes it difficult for brick and mortar charter schools to open in the state, but a new bill may give them access to school building funds.
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Medical Marijuana Bill Bypasses Committee Process in W.Va. House
A senate bill to legalize medical marijuana in the state is being fast-tracked through the West Virginia House of Delegates. Senate Bill 386, which passed…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Health Looks at Exemptions for Certificates of Need
Members of the Health Committee in the House of Delegates are considering a bill that could potentially create an easier path for new healthcare providers…
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