SB2247

Mississippi SB2247 establishes a process for removing school board members who neglect their duties or abuse their authority, including chronic.

Mississippi SB2247, the Education Leadership Accountability Act, creates a formal process for removing school board members who engage in malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance in office, or for other just cause. This includes neglect of official duties, breach of public trust, or abuse of authority. The act also allows for the removal of members who miss 20% or more of school board meetings, except for absences due to military duty. The local governing authority reviews the recommendation for removal, holds a hearing, and votes on whether to remove the member.