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MO SJR45
Joint Resolution
Status
4/7/2010
Primary Sponsor
Mike Thomson
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AI Summary
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Reduces state board of education membership from eight to six members, all appointed by the governor with senate advice and consent
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Changes member term length from eight years to six years, with initial staggered terms of two, four, and six years for the first appointees
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Limits board membership to no more than three members from the same political party, reduced from the previous limit of four
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Requires senate advice and consent for the commissioner of education appointment, establishing the commissioner as the board's chief administrative officer
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Consolidates the state board of education with the coordinating board for higher education and department of higher education, effective July 1, 2011
Legislative Description
Modifies the State Board of Education and requires the advice and consent of the Senate for the appointment of the Commissioner of Education
Last Action
Hearing Conducted H Higher Education Committee
5/6/2010