SB 224
Creating Support for Neglected Schools Act
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the Support for Neglected Schools Act, aiming to empower the School Building Authority to utilize state and federal funds for the construction and improvement of school facilities in West Virginia. It outlines how funds can be allocated, including percentages from revenue bonds, construction funds, and other sources, prioritizing needs-based projects and encouraging multicounty arrangements. The bill also includes provisions for emergency funds, project design reviews, and a mechanism for counties to explore financing options through bond levies.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Support for Neglected Schools Act to facilitate state and federal funding for school facilities.
- Allocates up to 10% of available funds for project distribution, sourced from revenue bonds, construction funds, and other sources.
- Allows for allocation of funds to state board and area vocational educational centers for school improvement projects.
- Reserves 2% of funds for an emergency fund to be distributed based on the authority’s guidelines.
- Reserves 5% of funds for multi-use vocational-technical education facilities projects.
- Requires county boards to submit facility maintenance data for review and approval.
- Provides a mechanism for counties to apply for funding through bond levies.
- Allows local school improvement councils to independently apply for funding to address deferred maintenance concerns.
Who is affected
- School Building Authority
- West Virginia Counties
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