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HJR G

Constitutional amendments: state; state board of education; eliminate. Amends secs. 3 & 7, art. VIII of the state constitution.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Alexander and 19 co-sponsors

Michigan constitutional amendment eliminating the State Board of Education, requiring voter approval and restructuring K-12 educational governance oversight.

joint resolution electronically reproduced 03/18/2025
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Bill Summary · HJR G

Legislative bill overview

HJR G proposes constitutional amendments to Articles VIII, Sections 3 and 7 of the Michigan Constitution that would eliminate the State Board of Education. This is a constitutional resolution, meaning it requires voter approval to take effect and represents a fundamental structural change to Michigan's educational governance.

Why is this important

The State Board of Education is a constitutionally-established body responsible for overseeing K-12 education policy, superintendent certification, and curriculum standards. Eliminating it would require restructuring how these governmental functions are performed—either shifting duties to the Department of Education, the legislature, or another entity—and would represent a significant devolution of centralized educational authority.

Potential points of contention

  • Governance accountability: Removing an elected board may reduce direct democratic oversight of education policy, or conversely, could increase legislative control depending on the replacement mechanism
  • Educational consistency: Questions about whether education standards and quality would be maintained across districts without a coordinating constitutional body
  • Implementation vacuum: The resolution doesn't specify what agency assumes the Board's current responsibilities, leaving critical details about teacher certification, curriculum standards, and student accountability measures undefined
  • Stakeholder impact: Teachers' unions, administrators, and school boards may have concerns about losing a dedicated constitutional advocacy body for education interests

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

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