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IntroducedHB5061 · 2026 Regular Session · Updated February 3, 2026

Relating to the consolidation of county school districts in the state.

Filed by James Akers(R · District HD-055)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 1 legislator

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The purpose of this bill is to establish a commission to formulate a proposed plan to consolidate West Virginia's 55 county-based school districts into no more than 15 or no less than 10 regional school districts.

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Co-sponsor · House
Jordan Maynor(R · District HD-041)Official link pending verification
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James Akers(R · District HD-055)Official link pending verification
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Last action: To House Education (February 3, 2026)

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  1. To House Education
    February 3, 2026 · House
  2. Introduced in House
    February 3, 2026 · House
  3. To Education
    February 3, 2026 · House
  4. Filed for introduction
    February 3, 2026 · House
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