SB 771
Supplemental appropriation to State Board of Education
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 771 provides supplemental funding to the West Virginia State Board of Education from the state’s unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue. Specifically, the bill increases appropriations for ‘Increased Enrollment – Surplus’ and ‘Safe Schools – Surplus’ within the Department of Education’s fund 0313 for fiscal year 2025. This supplemental appropriation aims to provide additional resources to the State Board of Education.
Key provisions
- Increases appropriation for ‘Increased Enrollment – Surplus’ by $596,981.
- Increases appropriation for ‘Safe Schools – Surplus’ by $1,250,000.
- Utilizes funds from the unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue.
- Applies to the Department of Education, State Board of Education (organization 0402).
- Covers fiscal year 2025.
- Amends existing appropriations within fund 0313.
- The bill supplements the Governor’s Executive Budget Document.
- The appropriation is for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
Who is affected
- West Virginia State Board of Education
- Department of Education
- Students in West Virginia
- Taxpayers in West Virginia
Notable changes
- Provides additional funding through a supplemental appropriation.
- Specifically targets funding for ‘Increased Enrollment’ and ‘Safe Schools’ initiatives.
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Primary sponsor
Smith (Mr. President)
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