Voters would elect education board members from districts

The amendment would make the Superintendent of Public Instruction a board member and chair, and district voters would elect board members. The Lieutenant Governor and Treasurer would remain on the board. The number of elected members would match the number of U.S. House members apportioned to North Carolina. The amendment would take effect only if a majority of voters approve it at the November 2026 statewide election. The amendment would take effect January 1, 2028, and apply to terms beginning January 1, 2029.

The General Assembly would establish the election districts, and state law would set how vacancies in elected seats are filled. These rules would apply to districts used to elect State Board of Education members and to vacancies in elected seats. Bills changing the board districts would become law upon ratification. District bills would become law upon ratification.