House Joint Resolution E proposes an amendment to the Michigan Constitution of 1963, specifically amending Section 3 of Article VIII. The resolution seeks to change the process of appointing the superintendent of public instruction from being appointed by the state board of education to being appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the state senate. This change would take effect for appointments made on or after January 1, 2027, and the term of the superintendent would be determined by the governor, not exceeding four years. The superintendent would continue to serve as the chair of the state board of education without voting rights and would act as the principal executive officer of the state department of education.

Additionally, the resolution maintains that the state board of education will consist of eight members elected at large for eight-year terms, with the governor having the authority to fill any vacancies. The governor will also serve as an ex-officio member of the state board without voting rights. The resolution emphasizes that the powers of higher education institutions to supervise and manage their funds remain unaffected by this amendment. The proposed amendment will be submitted to the people of Michigan for approval in the next general election.