HB 4847 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Local Shares teacher and school personnel pay

This bill adjusts state funding for West Virginia school districts when counties cannot collect full property taxes due to court orders, valuation errors, or pending legal cases. It requires the state to increase aid by the amount of lost property tax revenue (e.g., from tax refunds, incorrect valuations, or court delays), but only if the legislature funds the state share adequately. The adjustment also applies to counties receiving payments in lieu of property taxes. This ensures school funding remains stable despite fluctuations in local tax collections.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Last action Jan 27, 2026
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Jan 27, 2026
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To House Education
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Jan 27, 2026
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Jan 27, 2026
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To Education then Finance
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