Local Superintendents Discuss Legislative Impact on Schools
From cell phones to discipline, panhandle superintendents have mixed feelings on bills
The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 9, 2025
In a recent public panel, superintendents from Eastern Panhandle schools, including leaders from Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan counties, discussed the impact of West Virginia's legislature on local classrooms, particularly praising House Bill 2003 for effectively reducing cell phone usage during instructional time. This law has led to increased student interaction and reduced stress, according to Chuck Bishop from Charles Town, Ryan Saxe from Martinsburg, and David Banks from Berkeley Springs. They expressed satisfaction with the improvements while noting that some legislative efforts could go further, reflecting the diverse educational needs of the region, as reported by The Spirit of Jefferson.
