Planning and Development Committee
JOINT FAVORABLE REPORT
Bill No.: HB-6108
Title: AN ACT CONCERNING BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCIES.
Vote Date: 3/2/2021
Vote Action: Joint Favorable
PH Date: 2/3/2021
File No.: 50
Disclaimer: The following JOINT FAVORABLE Report is prepared for the benefit of the
members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and
explanation and does not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber
thereof for any purpose.
SPONSORS OF BILL:
Planning and Development
REASONS FOR BILL:
In multiple municipalities across the state, towns have been finding an issue with being able
to fill vacancies in the towns Board of Education due to the procedure for filling a vacancy not
being in a clear and concise manner throughout the state because of a conflict with statutes
in Title 7 and Title 10.
HB 6108 allows for 2 paths for the Board of Education to take: If there are more than 60 days
left in the vacancy, the Board of Education members will appoint and fill that vacancy. If there
are less than 60 days left in the vacancy, the Board of Education members will not fill the
vacancy and will wait until the next town election. If there is no one who takes the oath of
office for the Board of Education within either 60 days of election or appointment, then the
seat is considered vacant.
RESPONSE FROM ADMINISTRATION/AGENCY:
NONE
NATURE AND SOURCES OF SUPPORT:
NONE
NATURE AND SOURCES OF OPPOSITION:
NONE
Reported by: Camilo Lemos Date: 3/22/2021
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Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 7-107, 10-219
PD Joint Favorable: 7-107, 10-219
File No. 50: 7-107, 10-219
GAE Joint Favorable: 7-107, 10-219