SB218

Creating Community School Support Fund

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

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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Education Committee
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History

Jan 14

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 14

Senate

To Education then Finance

Jan 14

Senate

Introduced in Senate