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AR HB1271
Bill
Status
2/5/2015
Primary Sponsor
Justin Harris
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AI Summary
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Changes the State Board of Education from appointed members to 8 elected members (2 from each of 4 congressional districts) plus 1 governor-appointed member
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Establishes member terms as 4 years, limited to two consecutive 4-year terms, with staggered initial terms of 2 or 4 years
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Requires candidates to be qualified electors at least 25 years old and, for district positions, residents of that district for 1 year before election
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Prohibits board members from being the Commissioner of Education, public office holders, school/university employees, school superintendents, or members of higher education boards of trustees
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Designates 2016 general election as the first election of board members; all current and newly appointed members serve until December 31, 2016
Legislative Description
To Amend The Membership Of Various State Boards And Commissions; And To Require The Election Of Some Members Of The State Boards And Commissions.
Last Action
Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint Interim Committee on STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS- HOUSE
3/18/2015