Establishing Troops-to-Teachers Program

SB 831 establishes the Troops-to-Teachers Program to recruit veterans of the armed forces, including retirees, for teaching positions in West Virginia public schools. The program, to be implemented by the state superintendent, ensures veterans meeting certification requirements receive a veterans' hiring preference as outlined in existing law (§6-13-2). This initiative creates a direct pathway for veterans to transition into teaching careers while leveraging their skills and experience within the state's education system.