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MS HC26

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Butler Dixon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers appointment authority for State Superintendent of Public Education from the State Board of Education to the Governor, effective immediately upon passage
  • Governor must select the State Superintendent from candidates recommended by the State Board of Education
  • Requires Senate advice and consent for the Governor's appointment of the State Superintendent
  • State Superintendent serves at the pleasure of the Governor rather than the Board and remains chief administrative officer for the State Department of Education
  • Proposes constitutional amendment to be submitted to voters on November 6, 2018

Legislative Description

Constitution; amend to require Governor, not State Board of Education, to appoint State Superintendent of Education.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Constitution1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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