HB5453 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): To modify the school aid funding formula.

What is the status of HB5453?

Passed both chambers as of March 14, 2026. Latest action: Senate requests House to concur (March 14, 2026).

Who sponsored HB5453?

Ellington, Joe (R, 038), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB5453?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5453&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia HB5453: To modify the school aid funding formula.

Q: What does HB5453 do?

In its own words: To amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §18-9A-27, relating to establishing a revised method of school aid funding; clarifying the base fund and establishing a supplemental fund; setting forth categories within the supplemental fund; providing for reporting; and providing for oversight. ARTICLE 9A. public school supporT. §18-9A-27. Revised method of school aid funding; base fund; creation and implementation of supplemental school aid fund; additional supplemental funding; reporting; oversight. (a) Base funding. - (1) The current school f.

Status: Passed both chambers, March 14, 2026

What the bill says

To amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §18-9A-27, relating to establishing a revised method of school aid funding; clarifying the base fund and establishing a supplemental fund; setting forth categories within the supplemental fund; providing for reporting; and providing for oversight. ARTICLE 9A. public school supporT. §18-9A-27. Revised method of school aid funding; base fund; creation and implementation of supplemental school aid fund; additional supplemental funding; reporting; oversight. (a) Base funding. - (1) The current school f.

From the engrossed text, February 27, 2026:

A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §18-9A-27, relating to establishing a revised method of school aid funding; clarifying the base fund and establishing a supplemental fund; setting forth categories within the supplemental fund; providing for reporting; and providing for oversight. ARTICLE 9A. public school supporT. §18-9A-27. Revised method of school aid funding; base fund; creation and implementation of supplemental school aid fund; additional supplemental funding; reporting; oversight. (a) Base funding. - (1) The current school funding aid formula shall be utilized for the school year 2026-2027, for the school year 2027-2028 and for the school year 2028-2029: Provided, That the foundation allowance for any fiscal year may not be less than the foundation allowance for the immediate preceding fiscal year. (2) Public charter schools shall remain funded consistent with their funding through the current school aid funding formula and as otherwise provided in §18-5G-1 et seq. of this code. (3) Effective for the school year 2029-2030, all county boards of education in this state shall be funded by a block grant in the amount of $6,100 per enrolled student. For purposes of the base funding amount, county boards of education that have less than 1,200 enrolled pupils per county shall be funded at the minimum level of 1,200 …

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West Virginia HB5453: To modify the school aid funding formula.

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