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GA HB1290
Bill
Status
Passed
4/16/2012
Primary Sponsor
Simone Bell
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AI Summary
- Redraws the boundaries of all nine DeKalb County Board of Education districts, with Districts 1–7 based on 2010 U.S. Census data and Districts 8–9 based on 2000 Census data
- Maintains a nine-member board of education, with one member elected from each education district via nonpartisan elections
- Members from Education Districts 2, 4, 6, and 8 elected in 2012 would serve shortened terms expiring December 31, 2014, after which all board members would serve standard four-year terms
- Current board members continue serving until their terms expire and are deemed to represent the newly redrawn districts corresponding to their prior district numbers
- Requires the DeKalb County Board of Education to submit the Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act within 30 days of the Governor's approval
Legislative Description
DeKalb County; board of education; change description of districts
Last Action
Effective Date
4/16/2012
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/26/2012
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/19/2012
Full Bill Text
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