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
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2026
Last action Jan 20, 2026
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4
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Committee
2
Jan 20, 2026
Committee
To House Education
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Committee
To Education then Finance
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Hornby
RRepublican
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