South Carolina H3759 mandates partisan elections for school board trustees, setting primary and filing deadlines.

South Carolina H3759 amends the state code to require all elected members of school district boards of trustees to be chosen in partisan elections. The bill establishes a primary election twelve weeks before the general election and sets deadlines for candidates to file their statements of intention and party pledges. It also details the certification process for nominees and the submission of petitions. In cases of conflict with local laws, the provisions of this bill take precedence.

South Carolina H3759 mandates partisan elections for school board trustees, setting primary and filing deadlines.

South Carolina H3759 amends the state code to require all elected members of school district boards of trustees to be chosen in partisan elections. The bill establishes a primary election twelve weeks before the general election and sets deadlines for candidates to file their statements of intention and party pledges. It also details the certification process for nominees and the submission of petitions. In cases of conflict with local laws, the provisions of this bill take precedence.