This bill proposes updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding the term limits for members of school district governing boards, specifically for districts with a student count of at least 250. The current law remains unchanged, but the bill introduces new provisions that establish that a person is ineligible to run for election if they have served at least eight consecutive years on the governing board and fewer than four years have passed since their last term. Additionally, it clarifies that individuals who are ineligible for election due to these term limits can still be appointed to fill vacancies on the governing board.

Furthermore, the bill includes a provision that allows current governing board members to complete their terms even if they would otherwise be ineligible under the new rules. The bill also makes technical changes to existing statutes, including the rotation of candidate names on ballots and the specification of term lengths for elected positions. Overall, if enacted, this legislation would implement term limits while ensuring that current members can finish their terms without immediate disruption.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-424
House Engrossed Version: 15-424