HB 2513
Enhancing training requirements for county boards of education members
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase the required annual training hours for members of West Virginia’s county boards of education. It mandates specific training subjects, including state and federal statutes, and allows the State Board to require additional training based on the State Superintendent’s request. The bill also establishes a committee to review training standards and requires an annual report to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability regarding training activities.
Key provisions
- Increases annual training hours for county board members to seven twelve hours.
- Specifies required training subjects, including state and federal statutes.
- Authorizes the State Board to require additional training.
- Creates a County Board Member Training Standards Review Committee.
- Requires the State Superintendent to report annually on training activities.
- Establishes a process for determining eligibility of board members.
- Addresses conflicts of interest related to holding other public offices.
- Requires training completion before January 1st for members not seeking re-election.
Who is affected
- County Boards of Education Members
- West Virginia Residents Seeking County Board Membership
- State Board of Education
- State Superintendent of Schools
- Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability
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