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Wetzel County outlines K–5 alternative‑education room at New Martinsville School under Senate Bill 199
Summary
In response to Senate Bill 199, district leaders described a new K–5 alternative‑education room at New Martinsville School that will provide tailored instruction and supports (speech, behavior modification, core curriculum); staffing and intake/exit procedures were emphasized to avoid a revolving‑door placement.
Wetzel County Schools leaders presented a plan to house a county‑level K–5 alternative‑education room at New Martinsville School to meet requirements under Senate Bill 199 and to provide rehabilitative services rather than punishment.
An agency official described the program as an opportunity for students who need more individualized support: “We don't want this to be taking them out of the classroom as a punishment … we want the kids to have a chance to learn how to behave…
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