The bill amends the qualifications and eligibility criteria for serving as an appointed member of the West Virginia Board of Education. It specifies that no more than five members can belong to the same political party and outlines that members cannot hold any public office or be part of a political party executive committee. Additionally, it prohibits members from engaging in certain political activities, such as becoming candidates for public office or soliciting political contributions, while allowing them to participate in other political activities like making campaign contributions and attending political events.

Furthermore, the bill establishes stricter removal conditions for board members, stating that they can only be removed by the Governor for official misconduct, incompetence, neglect of duty, or gross immorality, following the legal procedures for removing state elective officers. It also includes a provision that disqualifies individuals convicted of specific offenses involving minors from holding office on the board. Overall, the legislation aims 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