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AR SB472
Bill
Status
Failed
10/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jane English
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AI Summary
- Changes school district board member terms from 3-5 years to 4 years, with terms arranged so an equal number of positions are filled in each school election
- Requires board members elected simultaneously to draw lots for 2-year or 4-year terms to stagger position fill dates
- Establishes separate election date requirements for large districts: those with average daily membership of 10,000 or more must hold elections in even-numbered years on preferential primary or general election dates
- Allows smaller districts with average daily membership under 10,000 to hold elections either in even-numbered years with primary/general elections or on annual school election dates
- Adds language clarifying school board elections are subject to existing provisions regarding reduced polling places, absentee ballots, and candidate election procedures
Legislative Description
To Amend The Term Of Office Of A Member Of A School District Board Of Directors; And To Amend The Date On Which An Election Of A School District Board Of Directors Shall Be Held.
Last Action
Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
10/15/2021
Committee Referrals
Education3/4/2021
Full Bill Text
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