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MS HC25

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Constitution1/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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