HB 4605 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to modifying the school aid formula to provide more support for schools under certain circumstances.

HB 4605 modifies West Virginia's school funding formula to provide additional support for public schools under specific circumstances. The bill removes restrictions on using funds for instructional programs, allowing schools greater flexibility in allocating resources for teaching and learning. It also establishes a budget limit for the Third Grade Success Act and requires the Governor to provide specific funding for the Department of Education's budget. These changes adjust how school aid is distributed to better address varying school needs as defined in the legislation.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Last action Jan 20, 2026
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Jan 20, 2026
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To House Education
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Jan 20, 2026
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Jan 20, 2026
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To Education then Finance
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Mike Hornby
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