SB 801
Increasing each school district's basic foundation program
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase funding for West Virginia’s public schools by adjusting how school districts receive financial support. Specifically, it increases the required ratio of professional educators (teachers and related staff) and service personnel (support staff) per 1,000 students in net enrollment. For the 2026-2027 school year only, districts will not be penalized for not meeting these minimum ratios, providing a temporary adjustment to the funding formula.
Key provisions
- Increases the ratio of professional educators per 1,000 students in net enrollment for each county, based on population density.
- Increases the ratio of service personnel per 1,000 students in net enrollment for each county, based on population density.
- Provides a temporary exemption for school districts from penalties for not meeting minimum staffing ratios during the 2026-2027 school year.
- Establishes minimum staffing ratios for professional instructional personnel based on county density.
- Allows for the prorating of staffing levels when multiple counties collaborate on shared programs.
- Specifies how administrative personnel should be utilized to maximize the use of classroom teachers.
- Adjusts the minimum service personnel ratios over time, increasing annually.
- Addresses the calculation of allowances for service personnel, including prorating based on enrollment.
Who is affected
- School Districts
- Teachers
- School Administrators
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