"Our hearts are heavy to learn of the tragic accident that took the life of our long-time member Ryan Lantz this morning at Liberty High School.  Ryan was a beloved teacher and coach who gave so much back to the community in which he grew up. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and the entire Liberty High community during this difficult time."  --- AFT-WV President Fred Albert 

https://wvmetronews.com/2024/02/20/pedestrian-struck-in-parking-lot-of-liberty-harrison-high-school/

We started to see more movement of bills after a few slower-than-usual weeks. A few notable bills passed their chamber of origin, including the Teacher Bill of Rights. 

Learn all the details of this week's legislative action in AFT-WV's Legislative Update for 2-16-24. 

Another slower than usual week for education at the Capitol, but a few key pieces of legislation did make some movement, including the Teacher's Bill of Rights. Get the full recap of the week in  AFT-WV's Legislative Update for 2-9-24.

This week was a bit slower in terms of bill movement, but a new bill dubbed the "Teacher's Bill of Rights" passed from the House Education Committee. Get the details in this week's  AFT-WV Legislative Update for 2-2-24.

Things are getting busier at the WV Legislature! There was a public hearing this week and both education committees advanced a large number of bills this week at the Capitol.

Click here to get the latest legislative news in this week's  AFT-WV Legislative Update for 1-26-24.   

🚨🚨Public Hearing tomorrow morning (1-24-24)🚨🚨

The Judiciary Committee will host a public hearing on HB 4654 at 8:30 AM on Wednesday, Jan. 24th in the House Chamber.

While appearing to prohibit schools, libraries and museums from distributing obscene material, many believe HB 4654 attempts to criminalize librarians, teachers and museum curators for making available certain books or artwork.

According to a news release issued Monday by House Democrats, this could include the Bible, biographies of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Roberto Clemente, and Michelangelo’s statue of David.

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