HB 2678 Summary

• Allows school districts that previously expanded their governing board to five members to reduce back to three members through voter petition and election approval.

• Requires a petition signed by at least 10% of qualified electors to place the reduction question on the ballot at the next general election.

• Establishes procedures for transitioning from five-member to three-member boards, with existing members continuing to serve until their terms expire.

• Prohibits the same reduction question from being placed on the ballot again for at least one year if voters reject it.

• Makes technical amendments to existing statutes regarding career technical education district governing boards and election procedures for school district board members.