This bill mandates the reorganization of the state board of education and the state board of career and technical education under the authority of the state superintendent of public instruction. The reorganization plan must be prepared by the state superintendent and submitted to the governor and relevant legislative committees by July 1, 2025. The plan will maintain the current structure of the boards as much as possible while ensuring that all functions and personnel are transferred to the state superintendent by July 1, 2026. The bill also requires public hearings on the plan and legislative approval before implementation.

Additionally, the bill amends the duties of the state superintendent to include the preparation and execution of the reorganization plan. It specifies that the state superintendent will serve as the successor to the state boards once the plan is approved. The validity of existing rules and regulations from the state boards will remain intact until they are amended or repealed by the state superintendent following the reorganization. The act is effective immediately upon completion of the necessary legislative processes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-2-202