UT HB0602

Local school board elections move from even-numbered years (with regular general elections) to odd-numbered years (coinciding with municipal general elections), with the first such election occurring in 2027

Primary elections for local school board candidates will be held with municipal primaries on the second Tuesday following the first Monday in August, rather than the regular primary election date in June

Declaration of candidacy filing period for local school board positions aligns with municipal offices, beginning June 1 of odd-numbered years and ending on the fourth business day after filing opens

Current local school board members receive one-year term extensions to facilitate the transition: terms ending December 31, 2027 extend to 2028; terms ending 2029 extend to 2030; terms ending 2031 extend to 2032

The local school district board becomes the board of canvassers for local school board elections, and counties may cancel uncontested local school board races with board resolution passed at least 20 days before the scheduled election