FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: January 11, 2024
Time Requested: 11:00 PM |
| Agency: |
Education, WV Department of |
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| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 1635 |
Introduced |
HB4586 |
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| CBD Subject: |
Education (K12) |
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FUND(S):
0313
Sources of Revenue:
General Fund
Legislation creates:
Creates New Expense
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
Currently, there are a total of 680 public school buildings in West Virginia. If we assume that one armed veteran will be employed per school, WVDE estimates, based on an average contracted professional salary and associated costs, including, but not limited to, required training for each armed veteran will be as follows: Estimated Salary Costs - $38,034,216 Estimated Fixed Charges - $3,141,626 Estimated Retirement Benefits - $2,974,276 Estimated PEIA Premiums - $4,909,693. Training (West Virginia State Police Academy) - $1,360,000; Equipment (Firearms, Ammunition, Body Armor, Accessories) - $816,000 Total Cost: $51,235, 811
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2024
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2025
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation) |
| 1. Estmated Total Cost |
0 |
51,235,811 |
51,235,811 |
| Personal Services |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Current Expenses |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Repairs and Alterations |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Assets |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Other |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2. Estimated Total Revenues |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):
Please note, the specific training courses provided by the West Virginia State Police do not certify participants as a police officer in the State of West Virginia. The courses only provide participants with knowledge and skills in firearms, de-escalation techniques, and less than lethal weapons & tactics.
Memorandum
Please note, the specific training courses provided by the West Virginia State Police do not certify participants as a police officer in the State of West Virginia. The courses only provide participants with knowledge and skills in firearms, de-escalation techniques, and less than lethal weapons & tactics. Additionally, the likelihood of an increase in Board of Risk Insurance Management (BRIM) premiums for county boards of education is very high should they choose to employ armed veterans for school protection services.
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Jonah Adkins
Email Address: jwadkins@k12.wv.us