SB 224 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Creating Support for Neglected Schools Act

SB 224 reorganizes how West Virginia allocates existing school construction funds to prioritize facility improvements. It sets aside 10% of available funds for statewide projects (like school construction), 5% specifically for multi-use vocational-technical facilities (including post-secondary programs), and 2% for emergency repairs. The bill requires school authorities and county boards to submit approved 10-year facility plans before receiving funds and prioritizes vocational-technical projects that partner with community colleges. It directly affects school districts, county boards, and vocational centers by changing how they access state funding for facility upgrades.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
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To Education
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Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
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To Education then Finance
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Craig Hart
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