SB 906
Creating Community Schools Funding Formula Revision Act
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 906 aims to revise West Virginia’s school funding formula. The West Virginia Department of Education will analyze school closures and consolidations over the past five years. Based on this analysis, the department must propose changes to the formula to prevent the closure of at least 80% of schools currently or previously under consideration for closure, particularly when closures were based on financial and operational reasons.
Key provisions
- The West Virginia Department of Education will review school closures and consolidations.
- The department must propose formula changes within 180 days.
- The proposed changes aim to prevent the closure of at least 80% of schools considered for closure.
- The focus of the analysis is on closures justified by financial and operational factors.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Public Schools
- West Virginia Department of Education
- School Districts
- Students
- Taxpayers
Notable changes
- Requires the Department of Education to proactively analyze school closure trends.
- Establishes a specific target for preventing school closures (80%).
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