CA SB249

Requires all county board of education elections to be consolidated with the statewide general election (held in even-numbered years) starting January 1, 2026

Extends the terms of all incumbent county board of education members as necessary to align with the new election schedule

Assigns county committees on school district organization responsibility for determining how to stagger board member terms under the new consolidated election system

Repeals Education Code Section 1017 and amends election consolidation provisions to remove county boards of education from the optional consolidation process, making consolidation mandatory

Requires state reimbursement to local agencies if the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill imposes state-mandated costs