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AR HB1939
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Spencer Hawks
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AI Summary
- Amends Arkansas Code § 6-13-631(f)(3) regarding school district board elections following statutory rezoning for districts with 10% or greater minority population
- Changes requirement from electing "a new" board member to specifying three categories of members up for election: those whose terms expired, those serving by appointment, and those residing in redrawn zones
- Board members elected under the first category (expired term) serve 5-year terms
- Board members elected under the second and third categories (appointed members and those in redrawn zones) serve the remainder of the unexpired term
- Applies to school districts in Arkansas that undergo rezoning based on the most recent federal decennial census data
Legislative Description
To Amend The Conditions Requiring Certain Members Of School District Boards Of Directors To Be Up For Election Following Rezoning Based On The Most Recent Federal Decennial Census Information.
Last Action
Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint Interim Committee on EDUCATION COMMITTEE- HOUSE
4/27/2021
Committee Referrals
Education4/15/2021
Full Bill Text
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