The proposed bill, SB1280, amends existing Arizona law regarding the eligibility of individuals for election or appointment to school district governing boards. Under the new provisions, individuals who are subject to registration as sex offenders in Arizona or any other jurisdiction will be ineligible for both election and appointment to these governing boards. This change aims to enhance the safety and integrity of school governance by ensuring that individuals with a history of sexual offenses cannot hold positions of authority within school districts.

Additionally, the bill makes technical and conforming changes to the language of the law, clarifying the eligibility requirements for governing board members. It specifies that to be eligible for election, a person must not only be a registered voter and a resident of the school district for at least one year but also must not be subject to sex offender registration. The bill is set to take effect on the general effective date, reinforcing the commitment to maintaining safe educational environments.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-302, 15-421, 15-481
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-302, 15-421, 15-481
Chaptered Version: 15-302, 15-421, 15-481