S.2971

Establishes method for appointing and electing board of education members of certain school districts.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Establishes method for appointing and electing board of education members of certain school districts.

The bill sets the method for appointing and electing board of education members in school districts located in first-class cities that have adopted a "Mayor-Council Plan" of government. The board consists of nine members: three appointed by the mayor, three appointed by the council, and three elected by the legal voters of the district. The bill phases in new members over three years, with one member appointed by the mayor, one by the council, and one elected by voters each year. Each member serves a three-year term.

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Education Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee