HB 4037
Consolidate county school boards
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to consolidate West Virginia’s 55 county school districts into a smaller number, likely no more than 27, by July 1, 2029. The State Board of Education will study the feasibility and implications of this unification, and a School District Unification Committee will assist in developing recommendations and legislation. The goal is to address shared challenges among neighboring districts related to accessibility, funding, and population.
Key provisions
- The State Board of Education must study school district unification and provide recommendations to the Legislature.
- A School District Unification Committee will be established to assist the State Board of Education.
- County school districts must be unified with other districts by July 1, 2029.
- The State Board of Education is authorized to create rulemaking to aid in the transition process.
- The committee will consider regionally facilitated unification plans and county superintendent-led plans.
- The committee will report its findings to the Governor, Senate President, and Speaker of the House by October 31, 2026.
- The State Superintendent serves as chair of the School District Unification Committee.
- The committee includes representatives from various educational organizations and educators.
Who is affected
- West Virginia residents
- Students in West Virginia public schools
- County school districts in West Virginia
- County school superintendents
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