A 3396 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Allows Governor to remove executive county superintendent of schools at will.

This bill changes New Jersey law to clarify that executive county superintendents of schools serve "at the pleasure of the Governor," meaning the Governor can remove them at any time without needing to provide a reason or justification. It directly affects county superintendents, who currently serve three-year terms but can now be terminated by the Governor before their term ends. The bill specifies that removal does not require cause, and if the position becomes vacant, it would be filled through the standard appointment process outlined in existing law. This is a procedural change to the appointment terms, not a substantive policy shift regarding school operations.
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Introduced Feb 1, 2024 Last action Feb 1, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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