MN HF2549

Authorizes recall elections for school board members through petition process requiring signatures equal to 25 percent of voters in the preceding election, with registered voters in the school district as petitioners.

Establishes procedures for removal elections for school board members, conducted as special elections under Chapter 205A, requiring a special master hearing and majority vote for removal.

Requires school boards to hold a public hearing within 30 days of a vacancy occurring, with public notice and testimony on prospective appointees before filling the vacancy by appointment.

Specifies that appointed board members serve until a successor is elected; if more than two years remain in the term, a special election is held with the general election; if less than two years remain, the appointee serves the remainder of the term.

Repeals previous statutory provisions allowing board removal of members for "proper cause" and modifies the school board vacancy filling procedures in Minnesota Statutes.