HB 5453
To modify the school aid funding formula.
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Bill overview
This bill proposes changes to how West Virginia funds its public schools. It establishes a base funding amount of $8,000 per student for each county, with adjustments for counties with fewer than 1,200 students. Additionally, it creates a Supplemental School Aid Fund to provide extra money to counties based on the number of students with special needs (Tier II and Tier III). Counties can request funding for specific expenses like transportation and vocational programs through this supplemental fund, subject to state Department of Education oversight and review by the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability.
Key provisions
- Establishes a base school funding amount of $8,000 per enrolled student per county.
- Creates a Supplemental School Aid Fund to support special needs students.
- Provides an additional $8,000 per Tier II and Tier III special needs student.
- Allows counties to request supplemental funding for specific expenses like transportation and vocational programs.
- Requires counties to submit written requests for additional funding to the State Department of Education.
- The State Department of Education will distribute funds based on county needs.
- The Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability will review fund distribution annually.
- The Legislature reserves the right to restrict funds for counties engaging in maladministration.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Public Schools
- School Districts
- Students with Special Needs
- Parents of Students with Special Needs
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