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AM 1030355

APPOINT-OVELIA SMITH-BARTON

103rd Regular Session Introduced by Laura Murphy

AM 1030355 - APPOINT-OVELIA SMITH-BARTON OverviewBill Number: AM 1030355 Title: APPOINT-OVELIA SMITH-BARTON Status: Appointment Confirmed Introduced: October 24, 2023 Classific

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Bill Summary · AM 1030355

AM 1030355 - APPOINT-OVELIA SMITH-BARTON

Overview

Bill Number: AM 1030355
Title: APPOINT-OVELIA SMITH-BARTON
Status: Appointment Confirmed
Introduced: October 24, 2023
Classification: appointment

Purpose and Intent

This bill appoints Ovelia Smith-Barton to serve on the State Board of Education. The appointment is intended to fill a vacancy on the board and ensure it has full representation to carry out its duties of overseeing the state's public education system.

Key Provisions

  • Appoints Ovelia Smith-Barton to the State Board of Education
  • Smith-Barton will serve a 4-year term on the 9-member board
  • She brings expertise in curriculum development and teacher training from her background as a former school principal

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Ovelia Smith-Barton will be directly affected, gaining a seat on the influential State Board of Education
  • The State Board of Education will have its full complement of members to guide policy and decision-making for the state's K-12 public schools
  • Students, teachers, and families in the state's public education system may be indirectly impacted by the board's work under Smith-Barton's participation

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • This appointment was confirmed by the state legislature on October 24, 2023
  • Smith-Barton will begin her 4-year term on the State Board of Education immediately
  • No further legislative action is required, as the appointment process has been completed

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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