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West Virginia secured a Maintenance of Effort (MOE) waiver from the U.S. Department of Education, averting the potential loss of $465 million in federal funds. Governor Jim Justice and Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt received notification of the waiver's approval, citing the state's efforts to bolster education funding, particularly for pre-K-12 and higher education. The approval comes after concerns arose over West Virginia's ability to meet MOE requirements tied to Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

CHARLESTON — With parts of West Virginia still cleaning up from last week’s high winds, tornados, and flooding with more storms on the way Thursday, Gov. Ji

The School Building Authority, on April 10, 2024, approved $87 million for 18 school construction projects in counties across West Virginia. The approval comes as the U.S. Department of Education has threatened to take back $465 million in COVID-19 relief funds that were provided to West Virginia for the state's failure to maintain a level of education funding relative to overall state spending as required by federal rules.

CHARLESTON — With parts of West Virginia still cleaning up from last week’s high winds, tornados, and flooding with more storms on the way Thursday, Gov. Ji

This story was first published by WestVirginiaWatch.com and is republished here with permission.