Section 4. Superintendent of public instruction

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State board of education

There shall be a state board of education which shall be selected in such manner and for such terms as shall be provided by law. There shall be a superintendent of public instruction, who shall be appointed by the state board of education. The respective powers and duties of the board and of the superintendent shall be prescribed by law.

Summary: Creation of a state board of education with power to appoint a superintendent of public instruction; abolishing the existing office of superintendent of public instruction appointed by the governor

Election Date: November 3, 1953

Votes For Ratification: 913134

Votes Against Ratification: 693624

Percent for Ratification: 57%

Percent Against Ratification: 43%

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Amendment Source: 1953 SJR 30

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Superintendent of public instruction

A superintendent of public instruction to replace the state commissioner of common schools, shall be included as one of the officers of the executive department to be appointed by the governor, for the term of four years, with the powers and duties now exercised by the state commissioner of common schools until otherwise provided by law, and with such powers as may be provided by law.

Summary: (New section) Superintendent of public instruction to replace commissioner of common schools

Election Date: September 3, 1912

Votes For Ratification: 256615

Votes Against Ratification: 251946

Percent for Ratification: 50%

Percent Against Ratification: 50%

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Amendment Source: Proceedings and Debates of the Constitutional Convention of Ohio 1912 pg 2119 2145

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