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How K-12 Funding Works in West Virginia

February 17, 2026

West Virginia’s K–12 funding comes from three main sources: state, local, and federal. This one-pager explains what happens when a student uses the Hope Scholarship: the state share tied to that student can follow them, while local property tax/levy dollars stay with the district, and federal funds remain with public schools through targeted programs.