SB988

Authorizing staffing recommendations and limits by Department of Education

Introduced·2/18/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB988 establishes oversight and accountability for county boards of education staffing levels.

West Virginia SB988 mandates the West Virginia Department of Education to oversee county boards of education staffing levels. Each county board must submit an annual staffing plan to the Department by May 1, detailing recommended staffing levels, actual staffing levels, and corrective actions. The Department issues annual staffing recommendations and maximum funded allowances by April 1, based on factors like enrollment and service needs. County boards can object to these recommendations, but must justify additional staffing needs.

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History

Feb 18

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 18

Senate

To Education

Feb 18

Senate

Introduced in Senate