MN HF4399

Independent School District No. 535 (Rochester) school board elections would be conducted under Minnesota Statutes chapter 205A, the standard school district election law, replacing the district's current special election provisions from 1969

Removes existing provisions allowing the district to choose between election by district or at-large elections, including specific ballot language requirements and candidate name rotation rules

School board membership would be governed by Minnesota Statutes section 123B.09, the general statute for school board membership

Requires approval by the ISD 535 governing body and compliance with Minnesota Statutes section 645.021 before taking effect

Local approval must be completed by June 30, 2026, to apply to the 2026 school district elections