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WV HB5673

WV HB5673
Consolidate county school boards


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Introduced
02/13/2024
In Committee
02/13/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/30/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The purpose of this bill is to unify of county school districts in the state; establish findings; require county school districts be unified with other county school districts by July 1, 2027; require State Board of Education to study and provide recommendation regarding school district unification by October 31, 2024; create School District Unification Committee to assist State Board of Education; and authorize rulemaking to aid in the transition process.

AI Summary

This bill aims to unify the 55 county school districts in West Virginia into no more than 27 regional or area school districts by July 1, 2027. The State Board of Education is required to study the issues related to school district unification and provide recommendations to the legislature by October 31, 2024. The bill also establishes a School District Unification Committee to assist the State Board of Education in this process. The State Board of Education is authorized to promulgate rules to aid in the orderly and efficient transition during the district unification process.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

To House Education (on 02/13/2024)

Bill Topics

Education
  • ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education

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