The bill amends the Code of West Virginia to clarify the supervisory duties of the State Superintendent of Schools. It establishes that the State Superintendent will have general supervision over the free schools in the state and will oversee all county superintendents and boards of education. A significant addition to the law is the requirement for the State Superintendent to report annually to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability regarding the implementation of state board rules in each county school district.

Furthermore, the bill outlines consequences for counties that fail to properly implement state board rules. If a county is found in violation, the State Superintendent must provide a plan and timeline for compliance. Should the county continue to violate these rules, the bill allows for the withholding of school aid funding from that county. This legislative change aims to ensure uniform adherence to educational standards across the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-2-5a
Committee Substitute: 18-3-3
Engrossed Committee Substitute: 18-3-3
Enrolled Committee Substitute: 18-3-3