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Introduced
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
In Committee
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2025
04/12/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia, amending section two, article twelve thereof, relating to education; providing for the election of members of the State Board of Education, beginning with the general election in 2028; shortening the term of State Board of Education members; providing that the West Virginia Board of Education may promulgate rules or policies which shall be submitted to the Legislature; numbering and designating such proposed amendment; and providing a summarized statement of the purpose of such proposed amendment.
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to modify the composition and selection of the West Virginia Board of Education. Currently, all nine board members are appointed by the Governor, but under the proposed change, five members would be elected on a partisan basis from five distinct regions of the state, while four members would continue to be appointed by the Governor with Senate consent. Each elected and appointed member would serve a four-year term, with a maximum of two terms allowed. The initial elections and appointments would have staggered terms ranging from one to four years to ensure continuity. The amendment also grants the West Virginia Board of Education the ability to create rules and policies, which must then be submitted to the Legislature for review, approval, amendment, or rejection. The proposed amendment would take effect starting with the general election in 2028, and it aims to increase democratic representation in the state's education governance by introducing an electoral component to the board's selection process.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (40)
Laura Kimble (R)*,
James Akers (R),
Chris Anders (R),
Jim Butler (R),
Wayne Clark (R),
Elias Coop-Gonzalez (R),
Roy Cooper (R),
Kathie Crouse (R),
Henry Dillon (R),
Lori Dittman (R),
Sarah Drennan (R),
Dana Ferrell (R),
Rick Hillenbrand (R),
Mike Hite (R),
Mike Hornby (R),
Chuck Horst (R),
Tresa Howell (R),
Dean Jeffries (R),
Buck Jennings (R),
Larry Kump (R),
Tristan Leavitt (R),
Phil Mallow (R),
Ian Masters (R),
Jordan Maynor (R),
Margitta Mazzocchi (R),
Pat McGeehan (R),
George Miller (R),
Erica Moore (R),
Frederick Joe Parsons (R),
Mickey Petitto (R),
Chris Phillips (R),
David Elliott Pritt (R),
Bill Ridenour (R),
Chuck Sheedy (R),
Bryan Smith (R),
Doug Smith (R),
Adam Vance (R),
Lisa White (R),
Evan Worrell (R),
Mark Zatezalo (R),
Last Action
To House Education (on 03/18/2025)
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