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FL H1461

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

4/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Education and Employment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to limit district school board members to eight consecutive years of service in the same office.

  • School board members who have served eight consecutive years may not appear on the ballot for reelection to that office.

  • Amendment applies only to terms of office beginning on or after November 8, 2022; service in terms that commenced before this date does not count toward the eight-year limit.

  • Requires voter approval at the next general election or at an earlier special election authorized by law to take effect.

  • Ballot summary explains the amendment prohibits incumbent members who have held office for the preceding eight years from running for reelection.

Legislative Description

Limitation on Terms of Office for Members of a District School Board

Last Action

Died in Rules

4/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules4/21/2021
Education & Employment Committee4/5/2021
Early Learning and Elementary Education Subcommittee3/12/2021
Secondary Education and Career Development Subcommittee3/5/2021

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