The House Joint Resolution G, introduced on March 18, 2025, proposes an amendment to the Michigan Constitution of 1963 that seeks to eliminate the state board of education, the superintendent of public instruction, and the state board for public community and junior colleges. The resolution aims to transfer the responsibilities and powers previously held by these entities to the governor and the state department of education, which will be led by a director appointed by the governor. This change is intended to streamline the governance of public education in Michigan by removing the existing boards and their associated roles.
If approved, the amendment will be presented to the citizens of Michigan during the next general election. The resolution outlines specific changes to Article VIII, Sections 3 and 7, detailing the new structure for overseeing public education and community colleges, which will now be supervised by locally elected boards rather than a state board. The proposed amendment reflects a significant shift in the governance of education in Michigan, aiming to enhance efficiency and accountability within the state's educational system.