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MO HJR46

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

David Day

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the state board of education lay members from eight to six, appointed by the governor with senate advice and consent
  • Adds three new professional members to the board: one active classroom teacher, one active building principal, and one active school superintendent, each serving one four-year term with no reappointment allowed
  • Changes the political party restriction from no more than four members of the same party to no more than three of the lay members
  • Reduces lay member terms from eight years to four years, with one reappointment possible, instead of staggered first terms from one to eight years
  • Submits the amendment to Missouri voters at the next general election in November 2012 or at a special election called by the governor

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment changing the composition of the State Board of Education

Last Action

Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)

3/22/2012

Committee Referrals

Elementary And Secondary Education3/22/2012

Full Bill Text

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