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West Virginia Schools Seek $252M for Safety Upgrades

11/13/2025

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West Virginia public schools are requesting $252 million for safety upgrades, including security cameras and resource officers.
Local budgets are insufficient to meet these needs, with Jackson County seeking over $55 million.
The state school board will review $43.5 million in funding requests from 31 counties, with an announcement expected in December.
New York adopts a personal finance graduation requirement starting next year, alongside a $25 million financial literacy program.

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West Virginia public schools are requesting $252 million for safety upgrades, including security cameras and resource officers.
Local budgets are insufficient to meet these needs, with Jackson County seeking over $55 million.
The state school board will review $43.5 million in funding requests from 31 counties, with an announcement expected in December.
New York adopts a personal finance graduation requirement starting next year, alongside a $25 million financial literacy program.