Constitutional amendments: state; state board of education; eliminate. Amends secs. 3 & 7, art. VIII to the state constitution.
Impact
The proposed amendments in HJRD would fundamentally alter how public education is managed in Michigan. By eliminating these boards and offices, the resolution envisions a shift in accountability and oversight. The general supervision over public education and community colleges would no longer be under the purview of a centralized state board, raising questions about who would be responsible for ensuring educational standards and addressing the needs of diverse communities.
Summary
House Joint Resolution D proposes a significant amendment to the Michigan state constitution, specifically targeting the structure of educational governance in the state. The bill seeks to eliminate the State Board of Education, the office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the State Board for Public Community and Junior Colleges. This resolution aims to redefine leadership and supervision of public education, suggesting that these functions may be better served through alternative means or entities.
Contention
The proposal has sparked debate among various stakeholders, with supporters advocating for a more streamlined and flexible educational governance system, while critics express concerns about the potential for diminished local control and oversight. Many proponents argue that this would allow for quicker decision-making processes. Conversely, opponents worry that removing these established bodies could lead to fragmentation and inconsistency in educational policy across the state.
Constitutional amendments: state; governor-appointed superintendent of public instruction; provide for. Amends sec. 3, art. VIII of the state constitution.
Higher education: state universities; student admissions preferences based on certain familial relationships; prohibit. Amends secs. 5 & 6, art. VIII & adds sec. 10 to art. VIII of the state constitution.
Higher education: admission; admission based on anything other than the merit of the prospective student; prohibit. Amends secs. 5 & 6, art. VIII & adds sec. 10 to art. VIII of the state constitution.
(Constitutional Amendment) Abolishes State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), transfers BESE duties, functions, and responsibilities to the state superintendent of education, and provides for election of the state superintendent
Requires degree-granting proprietary institutions to expend at least 70 percent of tuition and fee revenues on educational instruction and student support services.