The resolution proposes an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution that would change the process for selecting the state superintendent of free schools. Currently, the state superintendent is appointed by the West Virginia Board of Education, but the proposed amendment would require the superintendent to be elected by the public during the general election every four years. This change aims to enhance accountability and public involvement in the educational leadership of the state.

The resolution outlines the necessary steps for the amendment to be presented to voters in the 2026 general election, and it specifies that the amendment will be designated as "Amendment No. 1" and referred to as the "State Superintendent General Election Amendment." The amendment seeks to ensure that the state superintendent, who serves as the chief school officer and a member of the board of public works, is chosen through a democratic election process rather than by appointment.