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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to establish a School Aid Formula Study Commission to make recommendations to the Legislature regarding what can be done to modernize the current school funding system.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the School Aid Formula Study Commission, a group tasked with examining West Virginia's current system for funding public schools and proposing ways to modernize it. The commission will consist of members from the state school board, appointed by the Governor with expertise in school finance, representatives of teachers and school personnel, county school boards from both urban and rural areas, county commissions, parents, charter schools, and the school building authority. The commission's goal is to investigate all public school funding options and recommend revisions to the school aid formula or alternative funding approaches to ensure all West Virginia children receive a quality, free education, with a final report and legislative recommendations due by July 1, 2028.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (9)
Mike Pushkin (D)*,
Shawn Fluharty (D),
Rick Garcia (D),
Anitra Hamilton (D),
Evan Hansen (D),
Sean Hornbuckle (D),
Hollis Lewis (D),
John Williams (D),
Kayla Young (D),
Last Action
To House Education (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5346&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5346%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5346 |
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