HB 5061
Relating to the consolidation of county school districts in the state.
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a Commission on School District Reorganization to study and propose a plan for consolidating West Virginia’s 55 county school districts into a smaller number, between 10 and 15, by July 1, 2030. The commission will be comprised of various stakeholders, including educators, school administrators, and citizen representatives. The commission’s recommendations will be presented to the Legislature for consideration and potential legislative action.
Key provisions
- Establishes a Commission on School District Reorganization to oversee the consolidation process.
- Sets a deadline of July 1, 2030, for the consolidation of county school districts.
- Specifies the number of consolidated districts to be between 10 and 15.
- Outlines the composition of the commission, including representatives from the Department of Education, legislative committees, and various education organizations.
- Requires the commission to develop a detailed consolidation plan including staffing levels, student populations, and cost estimates.
- Mandates the Department of Education to provide assistance to the commission.
- Requires the commission to present its plan to the Legislature by December 1, 2027.
- The commission will meet at the call of the Education Committee Chairs.
Who is affected
- West Virginia residents
- Students in West Virginia public schools
- West Virginia public school teachers
- West Virginia school administrators
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