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MS SC551
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
- Proposes amendment to Section 203 of the Mississippi Constitution to reduce State Board of Education member terms from 9 years to 4 years for vacancies created after July 1, 2015
- Applies only to appointments made to fill positions when members' terms expire after July 1, 2015; does not affect mid-term vacancy appointments
- Maintains current board structure of nine members appointed by Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House with Senate confirmation
- Scheduled for voter approval on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November 2015
- Ballot explanation states the amendment "changes the terms of office of the members of the State Board of Education from nine (9) to four (4) years as the terms expire after July 1, 2015"
Legislative Description
Constitution; changes the terms of office of the members of the State Board of Education from 9 to 4 years.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2015
Committee Referrals
Rules1/19/2015
Full Bill Text
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