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DE HB374

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/10/2016

Primary Sponsor

Paul Baumbach

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Reduces the term length for school board members from 5 years to 4 years under Delaware Code Title 14, Section 1052(d)
  • Maintains the requirement that school boards consist of 5 members with one member elected each year, except when filling unexpired terms
  • Preserves existing qualifications that board members must be state citizens, district residents, and qualified to vote in school elections
  • Terms continue to commence on July 1 following a member's election
  • Effective for all school board member elections taking place on or after January 1, 2017

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Boards.

Last Action

Reported Out of Committee (EDUCATION) in House with 7 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable

6/28/2016

Committee Referrals

Education5/10/2016

Full Bill Text

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