HB 3394
Creating the school aid formula study commission
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Bill overview
This bill creates the School Aid Formula Study Commission to examine the state’s current school funding formula and recommend changes to ensure adequate and stable funding for West Virginia’s public schools. The commission will be comprised of diverse members including school board officials, educators, parents, and representatives from county commissions and charter schools. The commission’s findings and recommendations will be reported to the Legislature by July 1, 2027, with the goal of modernizing the funding system and preserving community schools.
Key provisions
- Establishes the School Aid Formula Study Commission.
- Defines the commission’s membership, including representatives from school boards, educators, parents, and county officials.
- Authorizes expense reimbursements for commission members.
- Directs the commission to investigate options for revising the school aid formula.
- Requires the commission to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by July 1, 2027.
- Specifies that the commission’s recommendations should address the need for stable funding and preserve public education.
- Requires the commission to evaluate all options for funding public schools.
- Directs the State Board of Education to provide support to the commission.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Public Schools
- Students in West Virginia Public Schools
- School Board Members
- Educators
- Parents of Students in Public Schools
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Kump
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