SB1024

Allowing rescission or reversal of school closure decisions through July 15

Chamber Passed·3/2/26
Intr Text

Allows county boards of education to rescind or reverse school closure decisions by July 15.

West Virginia SB1024 amends the Code of West Virginia to allow county boards of education to rescind or reverse school closure decisions by July 15 of the same calendar year. The bill establishes procedures for this reversal, including public meetings and official minutes. After July 15, a county board may not reopen or reverse a closed school for the upcoming school year, except as authorized by law. The bill emphasizes the substantial impacts of school closures on students, families, employees, and communities.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 31–0 · Mar 2
Current
Education Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed Senate (Roll No. 283)

31 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 26

9:30 AM

Senate Education Committee Meeting

History

Mar 3

House

House received Senate message

Mar 3

House

Introduced in House

Mar 3

House

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