HB 5265
Relating to calculating max number of students at alternative and year-round schools
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill modifies how West Virginia calculates funding for alternative and year-round schools. Specifically, it adjusts the formula for determining ‘net enrollment’ – the number of students counted for funding purposes – for these types of schools. The calculation now considers the maximum enrollment at these schools during the school year, multiplying that number by 1.5, and applying adjustments for sparse-density and low-density counties to ensure equitable funding distribution. It also clarifies definitions related to student and personnel types.
Key provisions
- Increases the calculation of net enrollment for alternative and year-round schools to 1.5 times the annual maximum enrollment.
- Defines ‘net enrollment’ to include adults in vocational programs and early childhood education programs.
- Establishes criteria for identifying ‘sparse-density’ and ‘low-density’ counties to adjust funding formulas.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘professional student support personnel’ to include specific roles like counselors and school nurses.
- Specifies how ‘net enrollment’ is calculated for year-round schools.
- Defines ‘technology integration specialist’ as a professional educator with technology expertise.
- Defines ‘state aid eligible personnel’ as all professional educators and service personnel employed by a county board.
- Addresses amendments made during the 2019 First Extraordinary Session regarding funding for the 2019-2020 funding year.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Public Schools
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