SB 261 West Virginia Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Reorganizing School Building Authority as School Maintenance Authority

This bill renames the "School Building Authority" to the "School Maintenance Authority" across West Virginia law, shifting its primary focus from financing new school construction to funding maintenance and repairs. It directly affects how school districts access state funds for facility upkeep, requiring county boards to update their 10-year facilities plans to prioritize maintenance over construction projects. Key provisions include updating all legal references to the new name and clarifying that the Authority’s purpose is now centered on "financing school maintenance" rather than construction. The change takes effect upon passage, altering how school facility funding decisions are made statewide.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
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To Education
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Feb 12, 2025
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Introduced in Senate
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Feb 12, 2025
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To Education then Finance
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