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WV HB5435
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Erica Moore
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AI Summary
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Defines "rural county" as a county with total enrollment under 2,200 students that has students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) enrolled in their schools
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Increases the per-child funding allotment to a 3:1 ratio for rural counties with IEP students, tripling the standard allocation for these students
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Requires both the West Virginia State Board of Education and local county boards of education to assist in implementing the increased per-child allotment
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Amends §18-9A-2 of the West Virginia Code and creates new section §18-9A-2a under the Public School Support article
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Introduced February 11, 2026, by Delegates Moore, Dittman, Petitto, Kyle, and Drennan; referred to Education and Finance Committees
Legislative Description
The purpose of this bill is to increase funding for rural counties in this state by adding a multiplier to the IEP calculation.
Education (K12)
Last Action
To House Education
2/11/2026