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WV HB4646
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Kyle
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AI Summary
- Defines "extremely remote schools" as schools located 20+ travel miles from other public, charter, or private schools, within 20 travel miles of the county boundary, and serving at least 20 students
- Counts each student enrolled in an extremely remote school as 2.5 students for calculating the county's basic foundation program funding
- Provides additional state aid for building operations, extreme weather preparation (snow removal equipment, heating upgrades, backup generators), and professional development for rural multi-grade teaching
- Prohibits county boards from closing any school designated as extremely remote
- Requires annual reporting to the State Superintendent on fund usage and impact, with data compiled for the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability
Legislative Description
Remote Schools Support Act
Education (K12)
Last Action
To House Education
1/21/2026
Committee Referrals
Education1/21/2026
Full Bill Text
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