WV school leaders say multiple counties headed to insolvency after lawmakers didn’t tackle funding

West Virginia school officials shared a grim outlook for the state’s public schools on Tuesday, warning multiple counties could be headed to insolvency if lawmakers and the governor don’t address funding shortfalls.

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: June 24, 2026

Words: 1,162

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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West Virginia school officials shared a grim outlook for the state’s public schools on Wednesday, warning multiple counties could be headed to insolvency if lawmakers and the governor don’t address funding shortfalls.

“What if I told you here today in 2026 that every county in the state has exhausted and already closed every school projected for a 10 year period six years into the cycle? I think it’s very telling,” West Virginia Board of Education …

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