The resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia, specifically targeting section 12-2 of article XII, which governs the terms of office for members of the West Virginia Board of Education. The amendment seeks to reduce the term length for board members from the current nine years to five years. It stipulates that the board will still consist of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, and it maintains the requirement that no more than five members can belong to the same political party. The amendment also outlines the process for the selection and removal of board members and the state superintendent of free schools.
The resolution calls for the proposed amendment to be presented to the voters of West Virginia during the next general election in 2026. It is designated as "Amendment No. 1," and its purpose is summarized as changing the term of office for members of the West Virginia Board of Education from nine years to five years. The resolution includes specific language changes to the existing law, indicating which parts will be removed and what new language will be added.