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ACLU to Sue Over West Virginia School Funding | Charleston News
The ACLU of West Virginia is preparing to sue the state over systemic underfunding of Lincoln County schools, accusing the state’s outdated funding formula of creating severe inequities—especially in special education. With a limited tax base, the district faces teacher shortages, shuttered schools, and crumbling infrastructure, exemplified by Duval Pre-K-8, condemned in 2021 and forced into temporary classrooms for years. Lawmakers are divided: some Democrats push for a special session, while Governor Morrisey remains cautious. The ACLU’s legal action underscores a mounting crisis in…
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