This bill amends current law to allow U.S. citizens who are full-time college students at an institution of higher education within a county to serve as district board members, regardless of their residency status in that county or state. Previously, applicants for district board membership were required to be registered voters or residents of the county where they wished to serve. The new provision specifically states that full-time college students can apply for these positions, thereby broadening the eligibility criteria for district board membership.

In addition to this significant insertion, the bill also modifies the application requirements for potential district board members. It now includes a stipulation that applicants must indicate whether they are full-time students at an institution of higher education located in the county. This change aims to ensure that the qualifications for serving on a district board reflect the new eligibility for college students, while maintaining other existing requirements related to age, moral character, and basic competencies. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.