FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: January 14, 2026
Time Requested: 05:58 PM |
| Agency: |
Education, WV Department of |
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| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 1821 |
Introduced |
HB4122 |
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| CBD Subject: |
Education (K12); Public Safety |
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FUND(S):
N/A
Sources of Revenue:
Other Fund County Boards of Education
Legislation creates:
Increases Existing Expenses
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
This legislation, in its current form, would require county boards to increase the number of cameras in their schools to provide coverage in classrooms or other rooms not otherwise covered. A county board of education survey of safety and security needs indicated that 13,573 cameras were needed, with an initial procurement cost of $30,336,178.
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2026
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2027
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation) |
| 1. Estmated Total Cost |
0 |
30,336,178 |
0 |
| 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):
This legislation would require county boards to increase the number of cameras in their schools to provide coverage in classrooms or other areas not otherwise covered. In compliance with W. Va. Code §18-5-48, the West Virginia Department of Education conducts an annual survey to obtain information on the safety and security measures implemented by county boards of education and the costs of commonly requested security upgrades. The number of cameras needed to meet this requirement, and their associated costs were questions on the school safety survey and will serve as the basis for the information provided.
The survey responses indicated that 13,573 cameras were needed by counties across the state, with an initial procurement cost of $30,336,178. Ongoing subscriptions, storage, and maintenance are subject to market conditions and service providers and are an unknown variable that will continue to affect the camera’s operational costs beyond the initial expense.
Memorandum
The provided cost does not include the cost of providing cameras at school locations outside the control of county boards of education.
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Tina Payne
Email Address: tina.a.payne@k12.wv.us