The bill passed on February 27, 2026, amends the appropriations of public funds from the unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, specifically for the State Board of Education for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It acknowledges the unappropriated surplus balance available for appropriation as indicated in the Governor's Executive Budget Document submitted to the Legislature. The bill aims to supplement the existing appropriations by adding a new item specifically for the Hancock County Board of Education's Financial Stability Loan Program, allocating $8,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the appropriation for the Hancock County Board of Education will be transferred to the State Board of Education Temporary Shortfall Supplement Fund for County Boards of Education, allowing for expenditures in accordance with the provisions of West Virginia Code 18-2E-5b. This legislative action is intended to provide financial support to the county boards of education, ensuring their stability and operational capacity for the fiscal year.