West Virginia HB4037 proposes to consolidate the state's 55 county school districts into no more than 27 by July 1, 2029.

West Virginia HB4037 aims to unify and consolidate the state's 55 county school districts into no more than 27 by July 1, 2029. The bill establishes a School District Unification Committee to assist the State Board of Education in studying and recommending unification plans. The committee will develop proposed legislation for the 2027 Regular Session and submit a report by October 31, 2026. The State Board of Education will also study the implications of unification and submit recommendations by the same date. The bill authorizes rulemaking to aid in the transition process.

West Virginia HB4037 proposes to consolidate the state's 55 county school districts into no more than 27 by July 1, 2029.

West Virginia HB4037 aims to unify and consolidate the state's 55 county school districts into no more than 27 by July 1, 2029. The bill establishes a School District Unification Committee to assist the State Board of Education in studying and recommending unification plans. The committee will develop proposed legislation for the 2027 Regular Session and submit a report by October 31, 2026. The State Board of Education will also study the implications of unification and submit recommendations by the same date. The bill authorizes rulemaking to aid in the transition process.