Clock ran out on lawmakers’ school funding bill; more WV teacher and staff cuts announced

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: April 20, 2026

Words: 1,476

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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Cate Phillips, whose children attend public school in St. Albans, can see how tightened school budgets have impacted her kids’ education, like decreased field trips and extracurricular activities.

West Virginia’s school funding is tied to student enrollment. While the number of students has decreased, counties have grappled with shrunken budgets, spurring layoffs and school closures. Nineteen school closures and consolidations have been proposed in the 2025-2026 school year.

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