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WV HJR1
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Larry Kump
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AI Summary
- Proposes a constitutional amendment to change the West Virginia Board of Education from gubernatorial appointees to elected members representing nine geographic districts
- Requires the Board of Education to divide the state into nine districts, each comprised of individual county boards of education
- Mandates that each of the nine board members be an existing county board of education member from the district they represent
- Eliminates the current system of nine-year overlapping terms appointed by the governor with Senate confirmation
- Removes the requirement that no more than five board members belong to the same political party
- Designates the amendment as "Amendment No. 1" or the "West Virginia Board of Education Elections Amendment" for the 2026 general election ballot
Legislative Description
To amend the West Virginia Constitution to create nine seperate districts for the members of the West Virginia Board of Education.
Last Action
To House Education
2/13/2025
Committee Referrals
Education2/13/2025
Full Bill Text
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