West Virginia education board calls school funding formula unconstitutional
The state Board of Education unveiled a revamped school funding plan, contending the current formula falls short of constitutional requirements. It is urging lawmakers to take up the new approach.
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What happened
The West Virginia Board of Education unveiled an overhauled school funding formula. The board argues the state's current formula is unconstitutional in its present form because it fails to meet constitutional requirements. The board hopes the Legislature will consider the new formula.
Why it matters
The board's position challenges the constitutionality of how West Virginia funds its public schools.
Coverage
- West Virginia Board of Education finds public school funding formula inadequate (wchstv.com)
- W.Va. Department of Education proposes updated school funding formula (wsaz.com)
- West Virginia Board of Education says state school funding formula is inadequate (wvnews.com)
- WV school leaders unveil new school funding formula with hope Legislature will consider it (Amelia Ferrell Knisely)
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