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Duties--ascertain the number of school districts in each county, the number of school houses and their values, the average amount of stationary and books furnished each scholar annually, the number of pupils male and female, the amount of public and private donations, and any other useful statistical facts.

Members--1 from each county appointed by the Governor with advice and consent of the Council.

Legislative History:

R. 1835, c. 73.

20.03--Board of Education. Created by P.L. 1846, c. 195. Repealed and replaced by P.L. 1848, c. 41. Abolished by P.L. 1850, c. 193, Art. XII, § 1.

Duties--examine the practical operation of those parts of the Constitution and laws of the State which provide for public education, and the diffusion of knowledge among the people.

Members--1 from each county.

Legislative History:

P.L. 1846, c. 195. P.L. 1848, c. 41. R. 1849, c. 148. R. 1850, c. 256. P.L. 1850, c. 193, Art. XII, § 1.

20.04--County Commissioner of Common Schools. Created by P.L. 1852, c. 193, § 1. Repealed and replaced and name changed to Superintendent of Common Schools by P.L. 1854, c. 89. Repealed and replaced by P.L. 1868, c. 221, § 1. Name changed to Superintendent of Public Schools by P.L. 1897, c. 237. Repealed and replaced and name changed to Commissioner of Education by P.L. 1923, c. 5. Repealed and replaced and name changed to Commissioner of Educational and Cultural Services by P.L. 1971, c. 610.

Duties--improve schools and promote the general interests of education in the State.

Legislative History:

P.L. 1852, c. 193, § 1. P.L. 1854, c. 89. R. 1856, c. 363. R. 1858, c. 127. R. 1859, c. 217. R. 1860, c. 366. R. 1861, c. 25.

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