Bill
HB 4946
West Virginia pilot program authorizes select school districts to operate four-day school weeks instead of five, potentially reducing costs and testing alternative scheduling models.
HB 4946 authorizes a pilot program that would allow select school districts in West Virginia to operate on a four-day school week instead of the traditional five-day week. The bill is in its early stages, having just been introduced and referred to the House Education Committee. Specific details about program parameters, district eligibility, duration, and funding mechanisms are not yet available from the initial filing.
Four-day school week models have gained attention nationally as districts seek to reduce operational costs, address teacher shortages, and improve student outcomes. For West Virginia—a state facing rural school consolidation challenges and budget constraints—this pilot could test whether compressed schedules improve attendance, reduce expenses, or affect academic performance. The results could influence policy decisions affecting thousands of students and school budgets statewide.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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