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MS SB2438

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/4/2016

Primary Sponsor

Gray Tollison

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes all school district superintendents from elected to appointed positions effective January 1, 2019
  • Requires local school boards to appoint superintendents instead of holding elections
  • Allows county superintendents elected in November 2015 to serve their full terms, with appointment system replacing them thereafter
  • Repeals sections of state law providing for elected county superintendents and referendum procedures for superintendent selection
  • Maintains existing qualifications requiring superintendent candidates to hold valid administrator's license and have at least 4 years of classroom or administrative experience

Legislative Description

Local school superintendents; all appointed after January 1, 2019.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/4/2016

Committee Referrals

Education2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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