2026 Regular Session
HB 5575
West Virginia Special Olympics Program.
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Bill overview
This bill allocates $3.5 million from the state’s general revenue fund to the West Virginia Special Olympics Program for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The funds will be distributed to support county-level Special Olympics activities and provide resources for the state headquarters. This funding aims to expand and enhance the program’s services and operations across West Virginia.
Key provisions
- Allocates $2 million to county-level Special Olympics programs.
- Provides $1.5 million for state headquarters operations and infrastructure.
- Funds county programming, events, recruitment, training, and athlete services.
- Supports statewide games, travel, coaching, and athlete outreach.
- Requires annual reporting on expenditures and program outcomes.
- Funds must comply with state purchasing requirements.
- Funds are subject to audit by the Legislative Auditor.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Special Olympics athletes and volunteers
- West Virginia counties
- The Department of Education (or designated agency)
- The West Virginia Special Olympics state headquarters
- The Joint Committee on Government and Finance
Notable changes
- Establishes a dedicated state appropriation for the West Virginia Special Olympics Program.
- Provides specific funding allocations for county and state-level operations.
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