Adding voter approval requirement to close or consolidate schools

This bill requires West Virginia county school boards to obtain voter approval before closing or consolidating schools, except when a prior construction bond issue already included those schools in its scope. It mandates a public hearing process, including written impact statements detailing effects on student transportation, school finances, enrollment capacity, and staff, and requires the board to consider input from school improvement councils. The countywide referendum must be held during a regular election or special election, and the board cannot proceed unless a majority of voters approve the closure or consolidation. This adds a direct voter check on significant school restructuring decisions.