Constitutional amendment to make the state superintendent of schools, a constitutional officer position, elected by the people

HJR 25 proposes a constitutional amendment to change how West Virginia's state superintendent of schools is selected. Currently, the superintendent is appointed by the West Virginia Board of Education (a body appointed by the governor). The amendment would require the superintendent to be elected directly by voters in general elections every four years. This change would make the position a publicly elected constitutional officer, shifting selection from an appointment to a direct vote.