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FL H0539

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Caldwell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Article IX, Section 4 of the Florida Constitution regarding school districts and school boards
  • Authorizes any contiguous area of the state (county or municipality) to constitute a school district as provided by law
  • Allows school boards to be composed of five or more members elected by voters in nonpartisan elections with staggered four-year terms, unless a county or municipal governing body constitutes the school board instead
  • Permits school districts to be established or abolished by general or special law, with operation and control of abolished districts prescribed by law
  • Requires amendment to be submitted to Florida voters for approval at the next general election or earlier special election

Legislative Description

School Districts and School Boards

Last Action

Died in K-12 Subcommittee

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

K-12 Subcommittee11/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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