SJR 44 – Proposes a constitutional amendment to eliminate the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Department of Higher Education and instead create a new Department of Education

• Sponsor: Shields
• LR Number: 5296S.04P
• Committee: General Laws
• Last Action: 5/6/2010 - Hearing Conducted H Higher Education Committee
• Title: SS SJR 44
• Effective Date: Upon voter approval
• House Handler: Thomson

Current Bill Summary

SS/SJR 44 - This proposed constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, would eliminate the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Department of Higher Education, and the Coordinating Board for Higher Education. It also creates the Department of Education.

MICHAEL RUFF