5/20/2019 Group Watch: Replacing State School Board?
Last Thursday, the Senate unanimously approved a bill sponsored by Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) that would change how Alabama’s Board of Education is formed. His plan calls for a constitutional amendment to remove the current election process for board members and instead, have them appointed by the governor and confirmed by a Senate vote. Marsh claims that the unquestioned failure of the status-quo in Alabama’s public education drove him to sponsor the legislation. Governor Ivey has already expressed her support of the plan. If it makes it through the House, as a constitutional amendment its next step is to be voted on by Alabama voters.
