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 school board offices in 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 school boards must be filled through elections rather than appointments, removing previous provisions that allowed for appointments to fill such vacancies. It establishes a special election process to fill these vacancies and outlines the procedures for declaring a vacancy and setting filing dates. The bill also includes a provision that if no candidates file for an open position, the board may appoint someone to fill the vacancy, but they must meet the eligibility requirements. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage.