HB05217

An Act Establishing The Commissioner Of Education As The Department Head Of The Department Of Education.

Introduced·2/18/26
Hb Text

Establishes the Commissioner of Education as the head of the Department of Education.

The bill reorganizes the Department of Education by establishing the Commissioner of Education as the department head. The Commissioner will be responsible for organizing the department into bureaus, divisions, and boards necessary for efficient operations. This role replaces the previous State Board of Education in overseeing the department's activities. The Commissioner will be appointed by the Governor for a four-year term and will have the authority to create, abolish, transfer, or consolidate units within the department as needed.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

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Calendar

Feb 23

12:00 AM

Education Public Hearing

History

Feb 19

House

Public Hearing 02/23

Feb 18

House

Referred to Joint Committee on Education