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Bill Details: H.J.R. 16: PROPOSAL TO AMEND UTAH CONSTITUTION GOVERNANCE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION

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Sponsor: Daniel McCay, Co-Sponsor:

Bill Summary:

This joint resolution of the Legislature proposes to amend the Utah Constitution to
11 modify provisions relating to the State Board of Education.
12 Highlighted Provisions:
13 This resolution proposes to amend the Utah Constitution to:
14 ▸ repeal language providing for the election of members of the State Board of
15 Education; and
16 ▸ provide for members of the State Board of Education to be appointed by the
17 Governor, with the consent of the Senate.
18 Special Clauses:
19 This resolution directs the lieutenant governor to submit this proposal to voters.
20 This resolution provides a contingent effective date of January 1, 2017 for this proposal.

Reviewer Name: Jennifer Huefner, Rating: Strongly Oppose

Reviewer Comments:

The State School Board controls 75% of the state budget, therefore, they should be elected to office.  Appointment by the governor gives the governor WAY too much control over the all important issue of education.  I strongly oppose this!

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