House Bill 1283 Summary

• Transfers ad valorem tax levying authority from appointed school boards to county levying authorities until all school boards become elected beginning in November 2015.

• Establishes election of all school board members (county boards, consolidated districts, and special municipal separate districts) in November 2015 and every four years thereafter for four-year terms.

• Requires appointment of all school district superintendents beginning July 1, 2016, with existing elected superintendents allowed to complete their current terms before transitioning to appointment method.

• Changes county superintendent positions from elected to appointed beginning July 1, 2016, with existing elected county superintendents permitted to complete their terms.

• Repeals various sections governing superintendent elections and school board appointment methods effective January 1, 2016, implementing comprehensive shift from elected to appointed educational leadership positions statewide.