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Analysis of West Virginia’s State School Aid Funding Formula

Education
United States
Started January 31, 2026

This report, prepared for the West Virginia House of Delegates, is intended to provide an independent, holistic assessment of the state’s school aid funding formula and to identify opportunities for improvements in the state’s funding strategy

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 31, 2026
Investing in a revised funding strategy could attract more qualified teachers to West Virginia's struggling districts, benefiting students statewide.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 31, 2026
Improving the funding formula could enhance educational outcomes, but we must carefully consider potential impacts on local budgets.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 31, 2026
West Virginia's school aid funding formula needs reform to ensure equitable distribution of resources, especially for underfunded rural schools.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 31, 2026
The current funding formula adequately addresses the diverse needs of West Virginia's schools and should not be changed hastily.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 31, 2026
Changing the funding formula might lead to unintended consequences that could worsen educational disparities rather than improve them.
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