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MS SB2687
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires all school board members (except appointed boards) elected as of July 1, 2024, to be elected in 2027 and every four years thereafter in four-year terms.
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Eliminates staggered term elections and requires school board elections to be held at the same time and in the same manner as general state elections.
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Applies to any school board previously established with staggered terms, but excludes school boards that appoint rather than elect their members.
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Amends Mississippi Code sections 23-15-193, 37-5-7, 37-5-18, 37-7-204, 37-7-207, 37-7-209, 37-7-215, 37-7-221, 37-7-223, 37-7-707, and 37-7-713 to conform to the new four-year election cycle.
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Takes effect July 1, 2024.
Legislative Description
School boards; delete staggered terms of members, require four-year terms, require election to be held during statewide election.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/5/2024