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The Safe Schools Act is a powerful tool to keep our schools safe and orderly, but only if educators understand and protect their rights under the law. Get the facts in this updated guide for educators from AFT-WV.

Related Law and Policies: 

State Code 18A-5-1A 

State Code 61-2-15 

WV BOE Policy 4373

WV BOE Policy 2419 


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AFT-WV receives constant questions about the law and educators' rights regarding planning periods. We've compiled a list and created a flyer featuring our members' most frequently asked questions. 

Click here to view the Planning Period FAQs. Feel free to print and share! 

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  • Many AFT local presidents and staff representatives use the Remind app to communicate with their local members. Ask your local president or staff rep if your county uses
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Randi Weingarten and NYC teacher Tamara Simpson

Attacks on public education in America by extremists and culture-war peddling politicians have reached new heights (“lows” may be more apt), but they are not new. The difference today is that the attacks are intended not just to undermine public education but to destroy it.

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