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MO HJR30
Joint Resolution
Status
1/21/2015
Primary Sponsor
Becky Ruth
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AI Summary
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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
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Reduces board member terms from 8 years to 4 years, with eligibility for reappointment to one additional term (8 years maximum total service)
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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
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Removes the requirement that board members be "lay" members to accommodate the new educator positions
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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