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 currently held by these entities to the governor and local boards, thereby restructuring the governance of public education in the state. The proposed changes include appointing a director of the state department of education, who would serve as the principal executive officer, and allowing local boards to supervise and control community and junior colleges.
If approved, this amendment would be submitted to the people of Michigan for a vote during the next general election. The resolution reflects a significant shift in the oversight of education in the state, moving away from a centralized board structure to a more localized governance model, with the intention of enhancing accountability and responsiveness to community needs in education.