SB632 HFAT HAMRICK  

            Delegate Hamrick moves to amend the bill on page one by striking the title of the bill and inserting in lieu thereof a new title to read as follows:

A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §18-5-48; to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §18-20-11; to amend and reenact §18A-2-8 of said code; and to amend and reenact §18A-3-6 of said code, all relating to improving student safety; requiring safety and security measures of each school facility be upgraded when necessary to ensure, to the best of the county board’s ability, the safety of students; creating Safe Schools Fund and providing for distribution of funds subject to appropriation; requiring video cameras capable of audio recording in certain public special education classrooms upon appropriation of funds; prohibited monitoring in certain areas; providing for notice of placement; setting requirements video retention and access; immunity from liability not waived and liability not created; limitations on use of video; protection of confidentiality and identity of students not involved in incident; allowing appeals to state board; permitting funding from Safe School Fund and gifts, grants or donations; authorizing state board rule;   adding to justifications for which a school employee may be suspended or dismissed; providing duty and authority to provide safe and secure environment; requiring reports on suspensions and dismissals of employees and database maintained by state superintendent of individuals suspended or dismissed for certain reasons; and adding to justifications for which a teacher’s certificate shall be automatically and reinstated should conviction be overturned.