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flag West Virginia took over Hancock County Schools in Jan 2026 due to $5M shortfall, overstaffing, and fund misuse, enacting emergency laws for aid.

flag The West Virginia Board of Education took control of Hancock County Schools in January 2026 due to severe financial mismanagement, including a $5 million shortfall, overstaffing by 140+ positions, and misuse of funds for sports projects. flag State Superintendent Michele Blatt assumed oversight, terminated the district’s top leaders, and appointed Walter Saunders as interim superintendent. flag The state also passed emergency legislation, including House Bill 4574 and 4575, to create a $8 million emergency fund with strict accountability measures, allowing Hancock County to access immediate aid for payroll and operations. flag The bills passed swiftly with bipartisan support and now await Senate approval.

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