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WV SB53

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Rucker

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

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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