$410 million needed to stabilize WV public school finances, education officials tell lawmakers

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: November 9, 2026

Words: 1,014

Last Updated: 1 hour, 4 minutes ago

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The West Virginia Department of Education says it will take a $410 million increase in state aid for public schools to meet needs in special education, enrollment stabilization, personnel and more.

Almost half of that dollar amount would be put toward growing special education costs in classrooms. Schools are legally required to provide those services.

“We have the opportunity to do what’s right for today’s students,” State Schools Superintendent …

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