W.Va. Senate Approves Bill to Expand NTI Days for Schools
The West Virginia Senate has taken a significant step towards enhancing educational flexibility in response to inclement weather. A bill, known as Senate Bill 176, aims to expand the number of non-traditional instruction (NTI) days for schools across the state.
Proposed Changes to NTI Days
On Tuesday morning, the Senate Education Committee approved a substitute version of this bill. Currently, school districts are allowed five NTI days per year, but the new legislation proposes increasing this number to ten.
Reasons for the Bill
The motivation behind this bill stems from several school closures caused by severe weather conditions. Many districts are nearing the limit of their NTI days due to increased snow and ice this year.
Next Steps for the Bill
- The bill has passed the Senate Education Committee.
- It will now be sent to the Committee on Finance for further evaluation.
This legislation reflects the ongoing challenges that educational institutions face in maintaining consistent learning environments during adverse weather conditions. By allowing more NTI days, West Virginia schools can continue providing education even when physical classrooms are not accessible.
