The bill amends the qualifications and eligibility criteria for serving as an appointed member of the West Virginia State Board of Education. It specifies that no more than five members can belong to the same political party and outlines the conditions under which individuals are ineligible for appointment, including holding positions on political party executive committees or other public offices. Additionally, it establishes restrictions on political activities for board members, prohibiting them from becoming candidates for public office or serving on political party committees while allowing them to engage in certain political activities such as making campaign contributions and attending political events.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that members of the state board can only be removed by the Governor for specific reasons such as official misconduct or incompetence, and it reinforces the requirement for members to take an oath of office before assuming their duties. It also includes a provision that disqualifies individuals convicted of certain offenses involving minors from holding office on the board. These changes aim to ensure that board members maintain a level of impartiality and integrity while serving in their roles.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-2-1
Committee Substitute: 18-2-1
Committee Substitute for the Committee Substitute: 18-2-1
Enrolled Version: 18-2-1