WV House swiftly approves $8M in funding to help Hancock County pay teachers amid financial issues

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: January 19, 2026

Words: 875

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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As Hancock County Schools are unable to pay teachers next month due to finances, members of the West Virginia House of Delegates fast-tracked a pair of bills that would allow the county to make payroll.

The full House suspended constitutional rules Monday to swiftly approve two measures related to the school district’s financial debacle, including legislation that would give $8 million to the district so they can pay employees.

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