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Education

Reference:
Revision of Article IX

Summary:
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Proposing a revision of the Florida Constitution to provide that the state board of education shall be appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate, and shall be responsible for the management and coordination of the state system of public education; to provide that the commissioner of education shall be appointed by the board in the event the office of elected commissioner is abolished; and to provide for a board of regents, appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate, which shall govern the state university system.

Sponsor:
Constitution Revision Commission

Status: Defeated
Made Ballot:  
Ballot Number: 8  
Election Date: 11/07/1978 
 Votes For: 771,282   
 Votes Against: 1,353,626   




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