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MS HC33
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Failed
2/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Deborah Butler Dixon
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AI Summary
- Transfers appointment authority for State Superintendent of Public Education from the State Board of Education to the Governor, effective immediately
- Governor must select the State Superintendent from candidates recommended by the State Board of Education
- Appointment requires advice and consent of the Senate, and the State Superintendent serves at the pleasure of the Governor
- State Superintendent retains role as chief administrative officer of the State Department of Education and must administer policies set by the State Board
- Proposed amendment scheduled for voter approval on November 8, 2016
Legislative Description
Constitution; amend to require Governor, not State Board of Education, to appoint State Superintendent of Education.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/23/2016
Committee Referrals
Constitution2/8/2016
Full Bill Text
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