HB 3454
Allow school board members to run for the state legislature
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Bill overview
This bill would allow current members of county school boards to continue serving on their boards while campaigning for other public offices. Specifically, it permits school board members to run for state legislature without resigning their board seat. The bill also addresses training requirements for school board members and outlines specific political activities they are permitted to engage in. It establishes a process for determining whether holding another office would disqualify a school board member.
Key provisions
- Allows current school board members to campaign for other public offices without resigning their board seat.
- Defines ‘public office’ for the purpose of this law, excluding certain board positions.
- Outlines specific political activities school board members are permitted to engage in.
- Establishes a process for school board members to seek advisory opinions regarding eligibility to hold other offices.
- Requires annual training for school board members on boardsmanship, governance, and school performance issues.
- Specifies requirements for orientation and training for newly elected school board members.
- Addresses the eligibility of school board members convicted of certain offenses.
- Creates a committee to review and approve training standards for school board members.
Who is affected
- County school board members
- Candidates for state legislature
- West Virginia voters
- The West Virginia Legislature
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