West Virginia Department of Education Briefs Lawmakers on Proposed New School Funding Formula

The West Virginia Department of Education has briefed state lawmakers on draft legislation proposing a new school funding formula. State Superintendent of Schools Michele Blatt indicated the proposal aims to initiate discussions for the upcoming legislative session, with parts potentially implemented piecemeal. A key focus is special education, with an estimated cost of $190 million, as special education enrollment is projected to increase significantly by 2027.