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AR HB1551
Bill
Status
Prefiled
N/A
Primary Sponsor
Barry Hyde
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AI Summary
- Adds recall provision allowing removal of public school district board directors who have served at least 6 months through petition and election
- Requires recall petitions signed by qualified electors equal to 35% of votes cast for that office at the preceding annual school election
- County clerk must verify petition sufficiency within 10 days and certify to county board of election commissioners if valid
- Special election must be held within 90 days of certification, with removal occurring if majority of qualified electors vote in favor
- Director continues serving if majority of electors vote against removal at the recall election
Legislative Description
To Amend The Requirements For Public School District Boards Of Directors.
Last Action
House Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint Interim Committee on EDUCATION COMMITTEE- HOUSE
3/25/2011
Committee Referrals
Education2/24/2011
Full Bill Text
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