MS SB2203

Enacts the "Nonpartisan School Board Election Act" requiring county boards of education, municipal separate school district trustees, consolidated school district trustees, and special municipal separate school district trustees to be elected in nonpartisan elections on a staggered basis beginning November 2023.

Establishes staggered election schedule where Districts 1, 3, and 5 are elected in November 2023 (concurrently with gubernatorial elections) and every four years thereafter, while Districts 2 and 4 are elected in November 2024 (concurrently with presidential elections) and every four years thereafter.

Changes school board member terms from varying lengths to uniform four-year terms, with candidates filing nominating petitions signed by at least 50 qualified electors (or 20% if fewer than 100 electors in district) between 60-90 days before elections.

Requires majority vote for election; implements three-week runoff elections if no candidate receives majority, with candidate receiving highest votes declared elected in runoff.

Provides for vacancy filling through appointment by remaining board members within 60 days, with appointees serving until next general election when successor elected; includes special procedures for school districts under conservatorship and applies to Natchez-Adams Special Municipal Separate School District beginning November 2021.