SB 217
Creating Community Schools Funding Formula Revision Act
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Bill overview
This bill directs the West Virginia Department of Education to analyze school closures and consolidations over the past five fiscal years. Based on this review, the department must propose revisions to the School Aid Formula to prevent the closure of at least 80% of schools currently under consideration for closure. The revisions should be presented to the Legislature within 180 days. The goal is to safeguard schools facing closure due to financial and operational challenges.
Key provisions
- The West Virginia Department of Education will conduct a review of school closures and consolidations.
- The review will cover the current year and the previous four fiscal years.
- The Department must propose revisions to the School Aid Formula.
- The proposed revisions aim to prevent school closures.
- At least 80% of schools currently under consideration for closure must be preserved.
- The Department has 180 days to submit the proposed revisions to the Legislature.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Department of Education
- School Districts
- Students
- Parents
- West Virginia Legislature
Notable changes
- The bill introduces a new requirement for the Department of Education to proactively address school closures.
- It mandates a formula revision based on past closure trends.
- The 80% preservation target represents a significant shift in the state's approach to school consolidation.
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