Establishes a Community School Support Fund to aid schools at risk of closure or consolidation.
The bill creates a Community School Support Fund to provide financial assistance to schools facing closure or consolidation. The fund will receive an annual allocation of $5 million from the West Virginia State Superintendent of Schools. Schools that qualified for Federal Title 1 during the 2024-2025 school year are automatically eligible for up to 20% of their total operating costs. The fund aims to support schools in economically challenged areas and those with lower incomes, addressing the unique needs of these communities.
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