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MS HC25
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes
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AI Summary
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Abolishes the existing State Department of Education and transfers all powers and duties to a new Division of Public Education within the Office of the Governor
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Maintains the State Board of Education as a nine-member board appointed by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House with staggered nine-year terms
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Changes the State Superintendent of Public Education from an elected position to one appointed by the State Board of Education subject to the Governor's approval and Senate consent, serving at the Governor's pleasure
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Proposes these constitutional amendments be submitted to qualified electors as a single measure on the ballot in November 2018
Legislative Description
Constitution; amend to abolish existing State Department of Education and transfer powers and duties to Division of Public Education in Office of the Governor.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/30/2018