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WV SB53
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Rucker
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AI Summary
- Requires county school systems to publish an annual list of closed, unused, or unoccupied buildings and available space on a public website
- Prohibits county boards or public entities from selling or making unavailable a public facility once a charter school has requested its usage
- Grants charter schools up to two years after facility usage approval to obtain charter application approval and complete necessary renovations for safety and state compliance
- Releases county boards from holding a building if the charter school's application is denied
- Allows charter school authorizers to release buildings back to county boards if the school determines it cannot operate
Legislative Description
Providing greater access to unused buildings for public charter schools
Education (K12)
Last Action
To School Choice
1/14/2026
Committee Referrals
School Choice1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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