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MS SB2101

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Joey Fillingane

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes the State Superintendent of Public Education from an appointed position to a statewide elected office beginning with the November 2019 General Election
  • Elected superintendent will serve a four-year term, elected at the same time and in the same manner as the Governor, taking office in January 2020
  • Requires candidates to be Mississippi residents for at least 15 years at the time of qualifying for office
  • Maintains existing qualifications requiring at least a master's degree in any field and minimum five years of administrative experience in education
  • Superintendent must post a $75,000 bond with sureties approved by the Governor

Legislative Description

State Superintendent of Public Education; shall be elected beginning with November 2019 General Election.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Education1/26/2016

Full Bill Text

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