WV House spent $114K on school funding study, didn’t implement recommendations this year

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: April 21, 2026

Words: 1,123

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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After multiple counties reported a school financial crisis largely driven by West Virginia’s declining population, the House of Delegates commissioned a study on how to improve the state’s school funding strategy.

Between 2025 and this year, the House spent $114,000 on the study from the RAND Corporation, then analysts presented their findings to lawmakers in January. The report made recommendations like West Virginia increasing overall funding levels for public education, giving more funding …

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