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GA HR174State Board of Education; appointment of state school superintendent effective not later than January 1, 2031; provide - CA
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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for appointment of the state school superintendent by the State Board of Education effective not later than January 1, 2031, and other matters relative to the foregoing changes; to provide for the election of members of the State Board of Education for four-year terms by the members of the House of Representatives and Senate whose respective districts are embraced or partly embraced by each congressional district of this state; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to change how the State School Superintendent is selected in Georgia, transitioning from an elected position to an appointed position by the State Board of Education. Specifically, the current State School Superintendent elected in 2026 will serve their full term, but effective January 1, 2031 (or earlier if the elected official leaves office), the superintendent will be appointed by the State Board of Education. The resolution also modifies the State Board of Education's composition, changing it from gubernatorial appointments to members being elected by a majority vote of House and Senate members from each congressional district, with four-year terms. Additionally, the amendment removes references to the State School Superintendent as an elected constitutional executive officer and adjusts related constitutional language. The proposed changes will be submitted to voters for ratification, with voters choosing to approve or reject the amendment through a ballot measure that clearly outlines the proposed changes to the state's educational leadership selection process.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
House Withdrawn, Recommitted (on 04/04/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69968 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/235320 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/231518 |
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