State lawmakers discussed a resolution this week that would combine county school boards. Sen. Eric Nelson, R-Kanawha, questioned if West Virginia needs 55 separate school boards, especially when enrollment is declining. From 2013 to 2020, the student population in the state declined about 10%. Nelson believes the move would improve services and efficiency, while also reducing expenses. The extra money could flow down to students and those serving the children. WCHS TV said the committee plans to conduct a study to see where West Virginia could consolidate and what effect that would have. Lawmakers are also questioning the negative effects such as how many jobs might be lost and the impact this would have on students.