HB 5679 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

To modify county school boards and county boards of directors

HB 5679 modifies West Virginia's school board operations by limiting assistant superintendent positions to one per 200 teachers (or fraction) and requiring professional educators in these roles (with teaching certificates) to substitute teach at least three days each school year. It clarifies that employment for these positions is at the county board's discretion and authorizes incentives for counties to share treasurers. The bill directly affects county school boards and educational staff, including assistant superintendents and directors of instruction, without changing attendance policies or other unrelated provisions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 17, 2026 Last action Feb 17, 2026
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Feb 17, 2026
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To House Education
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Feb 17, 2026
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Feb 17, 2026
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To Education
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