Bill > HJR39

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution that would change how members of the State Board of Education are selected and how the board operates. Currently, board members are appointed by the Governor. This amendment would require five of the nine board members to be elected by voters on a partisan basis, with one member elected from each of five defined regions, starting with the general election in 2028. The remaining four members would still be appointed by the Governor with the Senate's consent, serving as members-at-large. All members, whether elected or appointed, would serve four-year terms, with a limit of two terms. The amendment also clarifies that the State Board of Education can create rules and policies, but these must be submitted to the Legislature for review, approval, amendment, or rejection. The purpose of this proposed amendment is to allow for the election of some State Board of Education members and to give the Legislature more oversight over the board's rulemaking.

Education

http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2026&sessiontype=RS&input4=39&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res