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GA HR1165

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/20/2024

Primary Sponsor

Tyler Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution (Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph III) to allow local school superintendents to be elected by voters rather than exclusively appointed by local boards of education
  • Authorizes the General Assembly to pass local laws permitting the election of school superintendents, subject to approval by a majority of qualified voters in a local referendum within the school system's territory
  • Removes the current constitutional requirement that school superintendents be appointed by the board of education, while maintaining the default appointment method unless a local referendum approves an election alternative
  • Requires the board of education to establish the qualifications, duties, and salary of the school superintendent as provided by general law
  • Requires submission of the proposed constitutional amendment to Georgia voters for ratification or rejection on the ballot

Legislative Description

General Assembly; local school superintendents be elected by voters; provide - CA

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/22/2024

Committee Referrals

Education2/21/2024

Full Bill Text

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