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IN SB0422
Bill
Status
1/10/2017
Primary Sponsor
Eric Bassler
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AI Summary
SB 422 Summary
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Changes the state superintendent of public instruction from an elected position to an appointed position by the governor, effective after January 10, 2021.
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Eliminates the requirement that candidates for superintendent must have resided in Indiana for at least two years.
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Removes superintendent of public instruction from lists of elected state offices in election, nomination, and ballot placement statutes, effective after December 31, 2016.
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Removes superintendent from financial disclosure and state agency oversight requirements, effective after January 10, 2021.
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Establishes that the appointed superintendent serves at the pleasure of the governor at a salary determined by the governor.
Legislative Description
Appointed superintendent of public instruction. Provides that, after January 10, 2021, the state superintendent of public instruction is to be appointed by the governor. Repeals a provision that a candidate for the office of state superintendent of public instruction must have resided in Indiana for at least two years. Makes conforming and technical amendments.
Last Action
Senator Ford added as second author
1/26/2017