SB694

Removing county residency requirement for county superintendent of schools

Complete·3/17/26

Removes residency requirement for county superintendent of schools in West Virginia.

West Virginia SB694 removes the requirement for a county superintendent of schools to reside in the county they serve or in a contiguous county. This change allows for more flexibility in appointing qualified individuals to the role, regardless of their residential location. The bill maintains the existing terms and conditions for the appointment and reappointment of county superintendents.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

72 Yea

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24 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 3

1:00 PM

Standing Committee on Education Meeting

Mar 2

1:00 PM

Standing Committee on Education Meeting

History

Mar 17

Senate

Approved by Governor 3/17/2026

Mar 14

Senate

Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - Senate Journal

Mar 14

House

Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - House Journal