House Bill 14

Chair’s Name: Austin Scott

Committee:Governmental Affairs

House Sponsor: Clay Cox

HB 14 is the companion bill to the constitutional amendment HR 1, which allows local communities, through local legislation, to elect their school superintendents. HB 14 makes the necessary statutory adjustments and addresses procedures should a vacancy occur in an elected superintendent office.

This bill comes to the Floor under the Open Rule.

Chairman Scott’s Opinion of this Legislation:

This legislation gives voters the possibility of a say in who leads their school system, increasing local control. Each county should have the system of education that works best for its individual needs. An elected superintendent is more accountable to the people.