The resolution proposes an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution, specifically Article XII, section two, to allow the West Virginia Board of Education to create nine distinct districts within the state. Each district will consist of individual county boards of education, and the amendment stipulates that one member of the Board of Education will be elected from each of these districts. The resolution outlines the process for the election of board members and establishes that the question of ratification or rejection of this amendment will be presented to voters during the general election in 2026.
Additionally, the amendment aims to modify the structure and election process of the West Virginia Board of Education, transitioning from a governor-appointed board to one where members are elected from their respective districts. The resolution emphasizes that the board will consist of nine members, each representing a county board of education from their district, and it includes provisions for the selection of the state superintendent of free schools. The proposed amendment is designated as "Amendment No. 1" and is summarized as a measure to authorize the establishment of these districts and the election of representatives from them.