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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. 


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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.

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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.

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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.   

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🚨🚨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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SPECIAL CONVENTION CALL

February 24, 2024

To be conducted via Zoom

Registration deadline: February 15, 2024

            TO:  ALL AFT-WV MEMBERS

 

            Fraternal Greetings:

 

            In compliance with Article VI of the AFT-WV Constitution, the Executive Board officially issues this call for a Special Convention, scheduled to convene as follows:

 

            Dates:              February 24, 2024   (Saturday)

            Time:               10:00 AM

 

A Special Convention will be held virtually via Zoom. The purpose of the meeting will be to vote for consideration of

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