HB5453

To modify the school aid funding formula.

Chamber Passed·3/4/26

West Virginia HB5453 modifies the school aid funding formula by introducing a base funding amount and a supplemental fund for special needs students.

West Virginia HB5453 modifies the school aid funding formula by introducing a base funding amount of $8,000 per enrolled student for the school year 2027/2028. Additionally, it establishes a Supplemental School Aid Fund to provide additional funding for Tier II and Tier III special needs students, with a per pupil allotment of $8,000. This fund may also cover expenses related to transportation, vocational and technical education centers, alternative learning centers, and pilot programs.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 32–0 · Mar 4
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
11
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 12

3:00 PM

Senate Finance Committee Meeting

Mar 9

9:30 AM

Senate Education Committee Meeting

History

Mar 14

Senate

On 3rd reading

Mar 14

Senate

Read 3rd time

Mar 14

Senate

Passed Senate (Roll No. 703)