This bill aims to amend the Code of West Virginia by adding a new section, 18-5-55, which focuses on the protection of vocational education agriculture programs. The legislation recognizes that county boards of education often target these programs for budget cuts when they need to reduce expenditures.

To safeguard these vital programs, the bill stipulates that no county board may decrease its spending on vocational education agriculture programs during the 2027 fiscal year compared to the current fiscal year's expenditures. This measure is intended to ensure the continued support and funding of vocational education agriculture initiatives in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-5-55