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S.J.R. 1

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JOINT RESOLUTION ON STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

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AUTHORITY

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2011 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: D. Chris Buttars

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House Sponsor: ____________

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             8      LONG TITLE
             9      General Description:
             10          This joint resolution of the Legislature proposes to amend the Utah Constitution to
             11      modify a provision relating to the State Board of Education.
             12      Highlighted Provisions:
             13          This resolution proposes to amend the Utah Constitution to:
             14          .    specify that the State Board of Education's general control and supervision of the
             15      public education system is as provided by statute.
             16      Special Clauses:
             17          This resolution directs the lieutenant governor to submit this proposal to voters.
             18          This resolution provides a contingent effective date of January 1, 2013 for this proposal.
             19      Utah Constitution Sections Affected:
             20      AMENDS:
             21          ARTICLE X, SECTION 3
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             23      Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, two-thirds of all members elected to each
             24      of the two houses voting in favor thereof:
             25          Section 1. It is proposed to amend Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3, to read:
             26           Article X, Section 3. [State Board of Education.]
             27          The general control and supervision of the public education system shall be vested in a


             28      State Board of Education, as provided by statute. The membership of the board shall be
             29      established and elected as provided by statute. The State Board of Education shall appoint a
             30      State Superintendent of Public Instruction who shall be the executive officer of the board.
             31          Section 2. Submittal to voters.
             32          The lieutenant governor is directed to submit this proposed amendment to the voters of
             33      the state at the next regular general election in the manner provided by law.
             34          Section 3. Effective date.
             35          If the amendment proposed by this joint resolution is approved by a majority of those
             36      voting on it at the next regular general election, the amendment shall take effect on January 1,
             37      2013.




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