FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: February 05, 2026
Time Requested: 04:30 PM
Agency: Education, WV State Board of
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
3173 Introduced HB5248
CBD Subject: Education (K12)


FUND(S):

0313

Sources of Revenue:

General 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 proposes a statewide initiative to promote teacher preparation programs aimed at underrepresented groups. In its current form, on page 4, line 24, this bill provides for a $10M appropriate for the program.



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 10,000,000 10,000,000
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):


In its current form, on page 4, line 24, this bill provides for a $10M appropriate for the program.



Memorandum


This legislation may have additional administrative costs that would be incurred by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC); therefore, the Legislature may want to consider requesting fiscal impact from HEPC.



    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Tina Payne
    Email Address: tina.a.payne@k12.wv.us