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WV HB4944

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elliott Pritt

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • County superintendent of schools salaries will be determined by the student population of each county, effective July 1, 2027
  • West Virginia Department of Education must develop a formula and schedule setting maximum salaries for superintendents in all 55 counties
  • Salaries must be prorated proportionally so that the maximum salary per pupil is the same across all counties
  • The salary schedule must be revised at least every five years
  • County boards will continue to fix superintendent salaries before June 1 of appointment years, paid from the general current expense fund

Legislative Description

To determine the salaries of all county Superintendent of School based on population.

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Education

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/29/2026

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