Section 8. State Board of Education

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State Board of Education

The general control and supervision of the public education system shall be vested in a State Board of Education. The membership of the board shall be established and elected as provided by statute. The Slate Board of Education shall appoint a State Superintendent of Public Instruction who shall be the executive officer of the board.

Summary: Education Article Revision

Election Date: November 4, 1986

Votes For Ratification: 238289

Votes Against Ratification: 160314

Percent for Ratification: 60%

Percent Against Ratification: 40%

Notes: This section was amended in a single vote along with Art. 7 Sec 17, Art. 10 Secs. 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,12,13; and Art. 13 Sec. 7

Amendment Source: 1986 SJR 1

Effective Date Source: https://vote.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2023/09/1986Gen.pdf

State Board of Education

The general control and supervision of the public school system shall be vested in a State Board of Education the members of which shall be elected as provided by law.
The Board shall appoint the State Superintendent of Public Instruction who shall be the executive officer of the Board.

Summary: Creation of state board of education; abolition of elected superintendent

Election Date: November 7, 1950

Votes For Ratification: 99951

Votes Against Ratification: 56045

Percent for Ratification: 64%

Percent Against Ratification: 36%

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Amendment Source: 1949 HJR 5

Effective Date Source: Lieutenant Governor Election Papers, Reel 51, Box 26, Folder 52 (p.408)

State Board of Education

The general control and supervision of the Public School System shall be vested in a State Board of Education, consisting of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and such other persons as the Legislature may provide.

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