This bill amends sections 309 and 310 of the Michigan election law, specifically addressing the notification and acceptance process for newly elected school board members. It stipulates that not later than 5 business days after the certification of an election, each member-elect must be notified of their election. The previous requirement for notification within 10 business days has been removed, and the language regarding the acceptance of office has been streamlined. The bill also clarifies that the acceptance of office must be filed with the secretary of the board, who will then forward a copy to the school district election coordinator.

Additionally, the bill outlines the circumstances under which a school board member's office becomes vacant, emphasizing that it occurs immediately upon certain events such as death, adjudication of insanity, resignation, removal, felony conviction, or failure to meet legal qualifications. The language has been updated to ensure clarity, including the removal of references to "his or her" in favor of more inclusive terms. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of two other specified bills from the 103rd Legislature.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 168.309, 168.310