MS SB2688

Amends Mississippi law to allow school superintendents to be elected by citizens of local school districts, reversing a 2019 change that made all superintendent positions appointed by school boards.

Reinstates and recodifies provisions from before 2019 regarding county boards of education, county superintendent elections, and appointment procedures at sections 37-5-61, 37-5-63, 37-5-65, 37-5-67, 37-5-71, 37-5-75, and 37-9-12.

Allows counties to hold referendums to decide whether county superintendent positions should be elected or appointed, with ability to change methods every four years.

Maintains superintendent qualification requirements including valid administrator's license, six years experience, and three years as school building principal in school with acceptable accountability rating.

Becomes effective July 1, 2024.