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AR SB206

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Clint Penzo

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • School board directors' terms reduced from maximum 5 years to maximum 4 years, with terms expiring every two years instead of annually
  • School board members limited to 16 consecutive years in office instead of one full term as a holdover
  • School district board elections changed from nonpartisan to partisan basis, with candidates able to file party nominations
  • School board elections held concurrently with preferential primary or general elections in even-numbered years and on second Tuesday of May or November in odd-numbered years
  • Unopposed candidates for school district director not placed on ballot during elections held concurrently with preferential primary or general elections

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning School Elections; And To Amend The Law Concerning Members Of Local School Boards Of Directors.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Education2/6/2023

Full Bill Text

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