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MO HJR30

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/21/2015

Primary Sponsor

Becky Ruth

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to require 3 of the 8 State Board of Education members be active public school educators: one classroom teacher, one building principal, and one superintendent

  • Reduces board member terms from 8 years to 4 years, with eligibility for reappointment to one additional term (8 years maximum total service)

  • Restricts the three educator positions to a single 4-year term with no reappointment, with staggered initial terms of 1, 2, and 3 years respectively

  • Removes the requirement that board members be "lay" members to accommodate the new educator positions

  • Would be submitted to Missouri voters at the November 2016 general election or a special election called by the governor

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment that would require that 3 of the members of the State Board of Education be an active public school classroom teacher, building principal, and superintendent

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

3/16/2015

Committee Referrals

Elementary And Secondary Education3/11/2015

Full Bill Text

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