W. Va. Code § 18A-3-4: Validity of present certificates.

Nothing in this article shall be construed or interpreted in such way as to invalidate or in any manner change or shorten the validity period of certificates, including grade-level teaching rights, in force on the effective date of this act, nor the right to renew or make permanent such certificates, notwithstanding the provisions set forth in §18A-3-2a of this code.