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WV HB4644

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Eric Brooks

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • County superintendents of schools in West Virginia would be required to be residents of the state
  • Amends §18-4-2 of the West Virginia Code by adding a new residency requirement to existing qualification standards
  • Current law already requires county superintendents to hold a professional administrative certificate endorsed for superintendent or a first class permit
  • Superintendents with first class permits may only be appointed for one year and reappointed up to two additional times while working toward full certification
  • Introduced by Delegate Brooks on January 21, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Education

Legislative Description

Require that County Superintendents of Schools for the Department of Education be West Virginia residents.

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Education

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/21/2026

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