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WV HB5192
WV HB5192School funding calculations should be the last three-year running average or the current enrollment, whichever is highest
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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the school funding calculations shall be the last three-year running average or the current enrollment, whichever is highest.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies how schools will be funded by establishing that the calculation for school funding will be based on either the average student enrollment over the last three years or the current student enrollment, whichever number is greater. This change aims to provide a more stable and potentially higher funding amount for schools, especially those experiencing growth or fluctuations in student numbers. The "authority" referred to in the bill is the entity responsible for managing and distributing these school funds.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
To House Education (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5192&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Education, WV State Board of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=954338281 |
| Fiscal Note - Education, WV Department of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=954338311 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5192%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5192 |
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