House Bill 3086 aims to amend the school aid formula in West Virginia by establishing a minimum net enrollment of 1,200 students for each county. This bill modifies the definition of "net enrollment" to include various categories of students, such as adults in vocational programs and students in early childhood education, while also ensuring that no county's net enrollment is set below 1,200 for the purposes of determining the county's basic foundation program starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to prevent penalties for counties that do not meet the required ratio of professional instructional personnel due to increases in net enrollment.

The bill also clarifies the definitions of various personnel categories, including professional educators and service personnel, and outlines the calculations for determining net enrollment based on specific criteria. Notably, it introduces a new provision that allows for adjustments in net enrollment calculations when students are sent to jointly established schools in other counties. Overall, the bill seeks to ensure equitable funding and support for counties with varying student populations and densities.

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Introduced Version: 18-9A-2