This bill amends existing laws regarding the election and appointment processes for members of boards of education in Oklahoma. It clarifies the filing dates for candidates in both regular and special elections, specifying that candidates for regular elections must file their declarations from the first Monday in December through the following Wednesday. For special elections, candidates must file within a designated period that begins at least ten days after a vacancy is declared. Additionally, the bill mandates that vacancies on the board of education must be filled by election rather than appointment, removing previous provisions that allowed for appointments to fill such vacancies.

The bill also outlines the process for declaring a vacancy and calling a special election, including specific timelines for when these actions must occur. It eliminates the requirement for a special election if a vacancy is not filled within a certain timeframe, instead establishing a clear election process to fill unexpired terms. The effective date of the bill is set for July 1, 2025, and it includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.