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WV HJR9
WV HJR9To amend the West Virginia Constitution to create nine seperate districts for the members of the West Virginia Board of Education.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia to amend and reenact Article XII, section two thereof, relating to the West Virginia Board of Education; authorizing the West Virginia Board of Education create nine districts in the state; establishing that the districts be comprised of county boards of education; establishing that one member of the West Virginia Board of Education be elected from each of the nine districts; numbering and designating the proposed amendment; and providing a summarized statement of the purpose of such proposed amendment.
AI Summary
This resolution proposes an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution that would change how members of the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) are selected. Currently, WVBE members are appointed by the governor. This amendment would require the WVBE to divide the state into nine separate districts, with each district being made up of county boards of education. One member of the WVBE would then be elected from each of these nine districts, and these elected members would also need to be a member of a county board of education within their respective district. The resolution also specifies that the WVBE would set the date for these elections. This proposed change is to be voted on by the public at the next general election in 2026.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Education (on 01/14/2026)
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