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MS HB449

Bill

Status

Failed

2/14/2013

Primary Sponsor

John Moore

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes superintendents of schools from elected to appointed positions, effective January 1, 2016, with local school boards responsible for appointments.

  • Permits immediate transition to appointed status if an elected superintendent vacates office before the effective date.

  • Requires superintendent candidates to hold a valid administrator's license and have at least 4 years of classroom or administrative experience.

  • Removes county superintendent election procedures and referendum options, repealing related election statutes effective January 1, 2016.

  • Requires submission to the Attorney General of the United States or United States District Court for preclearance under the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Legislative Description

School district superintendents; require all to be appointed beginning in 2016.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/14/2013

Committee Referrals

Education1/21/2013

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