This bill amends the law regarding school district boards of directors in Arkansas by introducing a process for the recall and removal of board members. It establishes that a member can be subject to a recall petition approved by a majority vote of the electors qualified to vote for that office. The bill outlines specific reasons for which a member may be recalled, including moral failings leading to criminal charges and loss of public trust. It also details the requirements for filing a recall petition, including the need for signatures from at least 35% of the qualified electors and the process for verifying these signatures.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if a recall petition is certified, a recall election will be held at the next school board election, unless that election is less than 60 days away, in which case it will be held at the subsequent election. It also specifies that a member can only face one recall petition during their elected term and that any vacancy created by a removal must be filled according to existing procedures, with the stipulation that the removed member cannot be reappointed.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1933 Original - 3-31-2025 03:53 PM: 6-13-611(a)
Old version HB1933 V2 - 4-9-2025 11:31 AM: 6-13-611(a)
HB 1933: 6-13-611(a)
Act 912: 6-13-611(a)