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WV SB1024

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Maynard

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • County boards of education may rescind or reverse a school closure decision by majority vote at any time on or before July 15 of the same calendar year

  • Upon reversal, the school is considered open and operational, and the board must notify the State Superintendent and State Board of Education

  • County boards must take administrative steps to reinstate staffing, student assignments, transportation, and budgeting necessary to operate the reversed school

  • Reversals must occur at a duly noticed public meeting and be recorded in official board minutes

  • After July 15, county boards cannot reopen or reverse a closed school for that same upcoming school year

Legislative Description

Allowing rescission or reversal of school closure decisions through July 15

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Education

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Education3/3/2026
Education2/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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