House Bill 1383 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to establish new regulations regarding the elections and terms of county boards of education. Specifically, it introduces a new subsection to Section 49-2-201, which mandates that elections for county boards of education occur concurrently with elections for the local legislative body of the county. Additionally, it stipulates that members of county boards of education will have staggered terms and term limits that align with those of the local legislative body.

This legislation aims to create consistency between the election cycles and terms of county boards of education and local legislative bodies, thereby streamlining the electoral process and potentially increasing voter engagement. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing its importance for public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-2-201