Committee narrowly backs constitutional amendment to reestablish appointed State Board of Education
Senate Education Committee approved Senate Joint Resolution 15 to put a constitutional amendment before voters to reestablish a State Board of Education appointed by named stakeholders; supporters argued it would create policy stability, opponents urged more study.
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The Senate Education Committee voted to pass Senate Joint Resolution 15, a proposal to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot to reestablish a State Board of Education with authority to appoint a State Superintendent of Schools. Sponsor Senator Michael Sowell said the measure aims to reduce policy “whiplash” by creating a stable constitutional office focused on statewide education leadership.
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