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AL HB537
Bill
Status
4/12/2016
Primary Sponsor
Terri Collins
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AI Summary
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Proposes constitutional amendment to change the State Superintendent of Education from appointment by the State Board of Education to appointment by the Governor.
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The Superintendent of Education would serve as a member of the Governor's Cabinet.
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The Superintendent's salary would be fixed by the legislature and paid from the state treasury in the same manner as other Cabinet members, rather than being determined by the State Board of Education.
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Amendment becomes effective upon approval by a majority of qualified electors voting in a statewide election held under constitutional procedures.
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The amendment does not affect the tenure of any State Superintendent of Education serving before the amendment becomes valid.
Legislative Description
Superintendent of Education, appointed by the Governor, member of Governor's cabinet, Amendment 284 (Section 264, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.
Constitutional Amendments
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Education Policy
4/12/2016