Bill Overview
This act abolishes the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and authorizes the Governor to transfer its powers, duties, personnel, and property as part of a reorganization plan under existing law. The Commissioner of Education shall continue to serve as the chief administrative officer of the State Board of Education and shall assist in the implementation of the provisions of the act. Subject to the approval of both the Governor and the State Board of Education, the Commissioner may retain or employ certain staff members who are necessary to assist with the implementation of the provisions of the act.
(Abolishes DESE!)
Action Items
Urge Committee To Support SB 1005
This Bill is In Committee
Abolish DESE?!? YES, Please! We need this bill to get as much traction as it can. Please contact all senators and let them know you would like this bill to be heard and assigned a committee as soon as possible. You can also contact your Representative and Senator and ask for their support in the future.
Full Summary
This act abolishes the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and authorizes the Governor to transfer its powers, duties, personnel, and property as part of a reorganization plan under existing law. The Commissioner of Education shall continue to serve as the chief administrative officer of the State Board of Education and shall assist in the implementation of the provisions of the act. Subject to the approval of both the Governor and the State Board of Education, the Commissioner may retain or employ certain staff members who are necessary to assist with the implementation of the provisions of the act. This act is identical to SB 711 (2023).
Action Items
This bill is In Committee
Urge Committee To Support SB 1005
Abolish DESE?!? YES, Please! We need this bill to get as much traction as it can. Please contact all senators and let them know you would like this bill to be heard and assigned a committee as soon as possible. You can also contact your Representative and Senator and ask for their support in the future.
Bill Overview
This act abolishes the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and authorizes the Governor to transfer its powers, duties, personnel, and property as part of a reorganization plan under existing law. The Commissioner of Education shall continue to serve as the chief administrative officer of the State Board of Education and shall assist in the implementation of the provisions of the act. Subject to the approval of both the Governor and the State Board of Education, the Commissioner may retain or employ certain staff members who are necessary to assist with the implementation of the provisions of the act.
(Abolishes DESE!)
Full Summary
This act abolishes the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and authorizes the Governor to transfer its powers, duties, personnel, and property as part of a reorganization plan under existing law. The Commissioner of Education shall continue to serve as the chief administrative officer of the State Board of Education and shall assist in the implementation of the provisions of the act. Subject to the approval of both the Governor and the State Board of Education, the Commissioner may retain or employ certain staff members who are necessary to assist with the implementation of the provisions of the act. This act is identical to SB 711 (2023).
