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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill relates to the creation of the Community School Parents' Choice Act. The bill ensures that parents of students in schools under consideration for closure and consolidation shall be provided with a means to prevent closure or consolidation. Finally, the bill provides for a 10-year sunset date.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Creating Community School Parents' Choice Act," establishes a process for parents to prevent the closure or consolidation of their children's schools. Specifically, if 70% of enrolled students have parents who sign a petition opposing a closure, and the closure is not due to structural failure or a safety hazard but rather operational costs, efficiencies, or declining enrollment, parents can prevent it. If this threshold is met, the West Virginia Department of Education will provide financial support, up to 20% of the school's total operating cost, to keep the school open. This provision, however, will expire 10 years after the bill becomes effective.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Education (on 01/14/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=223&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb223%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=223 |
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