SB 218
Creating Community School Support Fund
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 218 creates a Community School Support Fund within the West Virginia Department of Education. The fund aims to provide financial assistance to schools identified as being at risk of consolidation or closure due to factors like declining enrollment or funding challenges. The State Superintendent is tasked with identifying and setting aside $5 million annually for this fund, with priority given to schools that received Federal Title 1 funding in the previous year.
Key provisions
- Creates a Community School Support Fund (CSS Fund).
- Requires the State Superintendent to identify and set aside $5 million annually for the fund.
- Prioritizes assistance to schools at risk of closure or consolidation.
- Schools that received Federal Title 1 funding in 2024-2025 automatically qualify for assistance.
- Assistance can be up to 20% of a school’s operating cost.
- The Local School Improvement Council will handle applications.
- Compliance with school funding formulas regarding personnel is exempt.
- Step 7 funds can be used for sustaining school viability.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Public Schools
- Students in West Virginia Public Schools
- Local School Improvement Councils
- Department of Education
- School Districts
Notable changes
- Establishes a dedicated funding source for schools facing closure or consolidation.
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