The Senate Military Committee convened on March 20, 2025, to discuss a single agenda item, Senate Bill 765, which aims to establish a Troops to Teachers program in West Virginia. The meeting began with the establishment of a quorum and the approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

Senate Bill 765, presented by the committee's legal counsel, is designed to attract and recruit veterans to serve as public school teachers. The bill stipulates that honorably discharged veterans with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field can obtain a professional teaching certificate, provided they meet certain criteria, including proof of military instructor certification and passing state-required tests. Additionally, veterans awarded a teaching certificate would receive hiring preferences as outlined in state code.

Following the presentation, the committee discussed the language of a committee substitute for the bill, which included only technical changes. The committee unanimously agreed to adopt the substitute and subsequently voted to report the bill to the full Senate with a recommendation for passage, while also referring it to the Committee on Education for further consideration.

The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which was also passed unanimously. The committee's actions reflect a commitment to leveraging the skills of veterans in the education sector, potentially addressing teacher shortages while providing meaningful employment opportunities for those who have served in the military.