Minnesota SF5287 modifies procedures for filling school board vacancies, including special election timing and petition requirements.

Minnesota SF5287 amends the procedures for filling school board vacancies. If a vacancy occurs less than 90 days before the term ends, the board may choose to fill it. If a petition to reject the appointee is filed by five percent of eligible voters within 30 days, the appointment is void. If the vacancy happens less than two years before the term ends, no special election is required. However, if the vacancy is due to removal under specific conditions, a special election must be held. The bill also sets the timing for special elections to fill vacancies.

Minnesota SF5287 modifies procedures for filling school board vacancies, including special election timing and petition requirements.

Minnesota SF5287 amends the procedures for filling school board vacancies. If a vacancy occurs less than 90 days before the term ends, the board may choose to fill it. If a petition to reject the appointee is filed by five percent of eligible voters within 30 days, the appointment is void. If the vacancy happens less than two years before the term ends, no special election is required. However, if the vacancy is due to removal under specific conditions, a special election must be held. The bill also sets the timing for special elections to fill vacancies.