The bill amends West Virginia Code §18-4-1 regarding the residency requirements for county superintendents of schools. It removes the existing mandate that superintendents must reside in the county they serve or in a contiguous county. Instead, the bill allows county boards to require that superintendents reside within the county they serve, providing them with the authority to set specific residency requirements in their contracts.

Additionally, the bill grants county boards the power to prohibit superintendents from working remotely and to establish exceptions to this prohibition. This change aims to enhance accountability and ensure that superintendents are present in their respective counties. The bill also stipulates that current superintendents will remain in office until the expiration of their terms, regardless of the new residency requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-4-1
Committee Substitute: 18-4-1
Enrolled Committee Substitute: 18-4-1