SB438 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to Amendment 284 to change the State Superintendent of Education from an appointed position to an elected office.

• Establishes the first election for State Superintendent of Education on a nonpartisan ballot in November 2016, with subsequent elections every four years thereafter.

• Sets the term of office to four years, with commencement and expiration aligned with other constitutional officers.

• Provides that vacancies in the State Superintendent position shall be filled according to general law procedures used for other constitutional officers.

• Requires election officials to place the amendment on the ballot with a description and yes/no voting options, subject to approval by a majority of qualified electors.