HB5637

Add weighted funding back into the school aid funding formula for students with unique learning needs

Introduced·2/17/26
Intr Text

Adds weighted funding for students with unique learning needs in West Virginia's school aid formula.

West Virginia HB5637 amends the school aid funding formula to include weighted funding for students with unique learning needs, which includes students with disabilities and English language learners. These students will be counted as an additional 50% in determining student enrollment for funding purposes. This change aims to ensure that county boards receive adequate funding to support programs for these students.

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Education Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 17

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 17

House

To Education then Finance

Feb 17

House

Introduced in House