FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: January 15, 2026
Time Requested: 04:58 PM |
| Agency: |
Education, WV Department of |
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| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 2185 |
Introduced |
SB386 |
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| CBD Subject: |
Education (Higher); Education (K12) |
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FUND(S):
N/A
Sources of Revenue:
Other Fund N/A
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, establishes a mobile school safety and security training team within the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security. It also permits certain school personnel to carry a firearm on school property. Because the program would be administered by the Department of Homeland Security, it is recommended that the Department of Homeland Security prepare the Fiscal Note for this bill.
Regarding the proposed bonus for school personnel, it is not possible to accurately estimate the cost at this time, as the number of individuals who may meet the requirements is unknown.
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 |
0 |
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, in its current form, establishes a mobile school safety and security training team within the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security. It also permits certain school personnel to carry a firearm on school property. Because the program would be administered by the Department of Homeland Security, it is recommended that the Department of Homeland Security prepare the Fiscal Note for this bill.
Regarding the proposed bonus for school personnel, it is not possible to accurately estimate the cost at this time, as the number of individuals who may meet the requirements is unknown.
Memorandum
For reference and consideration, WV code ยง15-2D-3(b)(1) establishes a School Safety Unit within the Division of Protective Services. Some of the responsibilities identified in this bill appear to overlap with those provided by the School Safety Unit.
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Tina Payne
Email Address: tina.a.payne@k12.wv.us