Mayor Muriel Bowser has submitted a nomination to the Council of the District of Columbia for Dr. Antoinette Mitchell to be appointed as the State Superintendent of Education. This nomination is in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the State Education Office Establishment Act of 2000. Dr. Mitchell, a resident of Ward 4, has extensive experience in education, including her current role as the Acting State Superintendent and previous positions overseeing various educational programs. The proposed resolution outlines her appointment for a term of four years from the date of confirmation.

The resolution, titled the "State Superintendent of Education Dr. Antoinette Mitchell Confirmation Resolution of 2025," formally confirms Dr. Mitchell's appointment and mandates that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to both the nominee and the Office of the Mayor upon adoption. The resolution is set to take effect immediately, and the Mayor has requested the Council's prompt consideration of the nomination. Legal sufficiency of the resolution has been confirmed by the Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor.