The resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of West Virginia that seeks to repeal Article XII, Section 10, which currently restricts the creation of Independent Free School Districts by requiring voter consent from the affected school districts. If passed, this amendment would allow for the establishment of independent free schools without needing approval from local voters, thereby streamlining the process for creating such educational institutions.
The proposed amendment, designated as "Amendment 1" and titled "Repeal of Independent Free School Districts provision from the state Constitution," will be presented to voters during the general election in 2026. The resolution emphasizes that the repeal aims to eliminate the existing requirement for voter consent, thereby facilitating the creation of independent free schools in West Virginia.