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ACLU-WV Sues Over School Funding Formula in West Virginia

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The West Virginia chapter of the ACLU filed a lawsuit seeking a writ of mandamus from the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals regarding the formula that distributes tax dollars to the state’s 55 county school systems. The suit alleges that several bodies have violated their constitutional duty to maintain a 'thorough and efficient' public school system. The named defendants include the Legislature, the Board of Public Works, the Department of Education, and the State Tax Department.

From newsandsentinel.com

Why it matters

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The filing challenges the current method of funding education in the state, which is a core issue for the affected communities. The ACLU-WV stated that the decision by the Legislature regarding school funding could have cascading effects on students and their communities.

From newsandsentinel.com

Who's involved

  • Randy SmithSenate President and defendant in the school funding lawsuit
  • Mark HuntState Auditor and defendant in the school funding lawsuit

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  • Mark HuntSpeculative

    The ongoing lawsuit could affect the operational integrity of the state's education funding structure.

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