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MO SJR44
Joint Resolution
Status
3/1/2010
Primary Sponsor
Mike Thomson
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AI Summary
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Repeals sections 12 and 52 of article IV of the Missouri Constitution and replaces them with a new section 12 relating to the executive department structure.
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Eliminates the separate "department of elementary and secondary education" and "department of higher" education, replacing them with a single "department of education."
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Removes the requirement for a Coordinating Board for Higher Education consisting of nine governor-appointed members subject to senate approval.
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Submitted to Missouri voters at the general election on Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2010, or at a special election called by the governor.
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Maintains the overall limit of no more than fifteen executive departments plus the office of administration.
Legislative Description
Proposes a constitutional amendment to eliminate the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Department of Higher Education and instead create a new Department of Education
Last Action
Hearing Conducted H Higher Education Committee
5/6/2010