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WV HB5637
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Toney
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AI Summary
- Students with unique learning needs would be counted at 150% (an additional 50%) for enrollment calculations in the school aid funding formula
- Unique learning needs category includes both students with disabilities and students learning English as a second language
- Replaces the current supplemental funding program for Limited English Proficient (LEP) students, which required county boards to apply to the state superintendent for additional funds
- Eliminates the previous requirement that counties demonstrate program costs exceed their capacity before receiving supplemental funding
- Introduced February 17, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Education then Finance
Legislative Description
Add weighted funding back into the school aid funding formula for students with unique learning needs
Education (K12)
Last Action
To House Education
2/17/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/17/2026
Full Bill Text
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