California SB249 consolidates county board of education elections with statewide general elections starting January 1, 2026.

California SB249 amends the Education Code and Elections Code to consolidate county board of education elections with statewide general elections, beginning January 1, 2026. The bill allows county boards of education to establish election dates that coincide with statewide direct primary, general, or municipal elections. The county committee on school district organization will determine term staggering if necessary. If the election for a school district governing board is established, the term of office of all incumbent members will be extended.

California SB249 consolidates county board of education elections with statewide general elections starting January 1, 2026.

California SB249 amends the Education Code and Elections Code to consolidate county board of education elections with statewide general elections, beginning January 1, 2026. The bill allows county boards of education to establish election dates that coincide with statewide direct primary, general, or municipal elections. The county committee on school district organization will determine term staggering if necessary. If the election for a school district governing board is established, the term of office of all incumbent members will be extended.