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FL S2178

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Durell Peaden

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to Article IX, Section 5 requiring elected superintendents in school districts with 300,000 or more students
  • Maintains current provision allowing smaller districts to either elect superintendents or employ them through school board resolution or special law approved by voters
  • Allows districts to rescind or repeal appointment procedures after four years
  • Requires submission to Florida voters for approval at the next general election or earlier authorized special election
  • Ballot summary explains that amendment mandates superintendent elections only in districts meeting the 300,000 student population threshold

Legislative Description

Election of Superintendent of Schools [SPSC]

Last Action

Died in Committee on Education Pre-K - 12

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Education Pre-K - 123/1/2010

Full Bill Text

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