2026 Regular Session
SB 694
Removing county residency requirement for county superintendent of schools
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Bill overview
This bill removes the requirement that a county superintendent of schools must live in the county they serve or a neighboring county. Currently, the superintendent must reside in one of these areas. The bill allows the superintendent to be a state resident, but not necessarily tied to a specific county.
Key provisions
- Removes the residency requirement for county superintendents.
- Superintendents must be state residents.
- Existing superintendents can continue in their roles until the end of their current terms.
- The county board can appoint an interim superintendent if a vacancy occurs.
- The county board can appoint an acting superintendent if a superintendent is incapacitated.
- Appointments of superintendents and acting superintendents are certified to the state superintendent.
- Superintendents are eligible for reappointment for up to four years.
- An acting superintendent cannot serve for more than one year.
Who is affected
- County school boards
- County superintendents of schools
- State superintendent of schools
- Parents and students in West Virginia schools
Notable changes
- Previously, county superintendents were required to live in their county or a contiguous county.
- This change allows for greater flexibility in superintendent recruitment and assignment.
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