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MS HC33

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Butler Dixon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

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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