WV HB2939

Defines "extremely remote schools" as schools located 20+ travel miles from other public, charter, or private schools, within 20 travel miles of their county border, and serving at least 20 students; examples include Pickens School, Harman School, Hacker Valley Elementary, and Paw Paw Elementary/High School

Students enrolled in extremely remote schools will be counted as 2.5 students for state funding formula purposes, increasing state aid to county boards operating these schools

Prohibits county boards from closing any school designated as extremely remote

Provides additional funding to address building operations costs, extreme weather preparedness (snow removal equipment, heating upgrades, backup generators), and professional development for rural and multi-grade teaching environments

Requires annual reporting to the State Superintendent on fund usage and program impact, with data compiled for the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability; allows extremely remote schools to request waivers from requirements including school personnel rules