Establishes a commission to consolidate West Virginia's 55 county school districts into 10-15 regional districts by July 1, 2030.

This bill establishes a Commission on School District Reorganization to create a plan for consolidating West Virginia's 55 county school districts into 10-15 regional districts by July 1, 2030. The commission will include representatives from various educational organizations and citizen members. It will propose a consolidation plan, including staffing, costs, and student numbers, to be submitted to the Legislature by December 1, 2027. The Department of Education will assist the commission in its work.

Establishes a commission to consolidate West Virginia's 55 county school districts into 10-15 regional districts by July 1, 2030.

This bill establishes a Commission on School District Reorganization to create a plan for consolidating West Virginia's 55 county school districts into 10-15 regional districts by July 1, 2030. The commission will include representatives from various educational organizations and citizen members. It will propose a consolidation plan, including staffing, costs, and student numbers, to be submitted to the Legislature by December 1, 2027. The Department of Education will assist the commission in its work.