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ID H0644
Bill
Status
3/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Education Committee
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AI Summary
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Establishes seven geographical regions within Idaho based on legislative districts, requiring the governor to appoint one State Board of Education member from each region.
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Requires all board members to be U.S. citizens with at least three years residency in Idaho and to be bona fide residents of their assigned geographical region.
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Allows current board members to be assigned to a region by August 1, 2024, without regard to residency within that region and permits them to serve out their remaining terms before regional residency requirements apply.
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Permits the governor to appoint interim board members from outside a region if no qualified resident candidate applies within six months, limited to a maximum of two interim members serving up to three years.
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Becomes effective July 1, 2024, as an emergency measure.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise the appointment procedures for the Board of Education, including establishing geographical representation of seats on the Board of Education.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 21, 2024 Session Law Chapter 140 Effective: 07/01/2024
3/22/2024