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Introduced
02/13/2024
02/13/2024
In Committee
02/13/2024
02/13/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/30/2024
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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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5673&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill | 02/13/2024 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5673%20intr.htm&yr=2024&sesstype=RS&i=5673 | 02/13/2024 |
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