HB4950

To establish the West Virginia Freedom and Innovation Pilot Act of 2026

Introduced·1/29/26
Intr Text

Establishes the West Virginia Freedom and Innovation Pilot Act of 2026 to allow counties to opt into a pilot program with funding and autonomy.

The West Virginia Freedom and Innovation Pilot Act of 2026 establishes a pilot program for counties to opt into, providing a block grant of $5,775 per enrolled student as of December 2025. Participating counties gain autonomy over salaries, benefits, class sizes, and calendars, with an annual cost limit of seven percent of the total budget for administrators' salaries. The pilot program exempts participating counties from certain staffing and salary provisions but requires adherence to the Success Act and federal implications.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 16

1:45 PM

Standing Committee on Education Meeting

Feb 16

1:45 PM

House Committee on Education Meeting

History

Feb 17

House

To House Education

Feb 3

House

Markup Discussion

Jan 30

House

To House Educational Choice