Bill > HB5637

This bill amends West Virginia law to adjust how schools are funded for students requiring extra support. Specifically, it changes the existing school aid funding formula to include "weighted funding" for students with unique learning needs, which the bill defines as students with disabilities and students learning English as a second language. This means that for the purpose of calculating school enrollment and, consequently, funding, each of these students will be counted as 1.5 students (an additional 50%). This change replaces previous language that focused solely on funding for "Limited English Proficient (LEP)" students, indicating a broader approach to supporting diverse student populations.