Bill > HB3050

This bill requires the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) to conduct a comprehensive review of school closures and consolidations that have been considered over the past five fiscal years. The WVDE must propose specific changes to the School Aid Formula within 180 days that would have prevented the closure of at least 80% of the schools that were considered for closure, focusing specifically on cases where financial and operational factors were the primary reasons for potential closure. The proposed changes aim to help keep schools open by potentially adjusting how educational funding is allocated. The bill's provisions would take effect immediately upon passage, and the goal appears to be preserving local schools by providing a more supportive funding mechanism that takes into account the unique challenges faced by smaller or financially challenged school districts.

Education

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