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MS SB2687

Bill

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Dennis DeBar

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Applies to any school board previously established with staggered terms, but excludes school boards that appoint rather than elect their members.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education2/19/2024

Full Bill Text

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