Bill > SB249

This bill mandates that starting January 1, 2026, elections for county board of education members will be consolidated with the statewide general election, instead of being held separately on odd-numbered years. The bill requires the terms of incumbent county board of education members to be extended to align with this new election schedule, and tasks the county committee on school district organization with determining how to stagger the terms if necessary. Board of education members will take office on the second Friday in December following their election, maintaining the existing practice. The bill also makes conforming changes to various sections of the Education and Elections Codes to support this transition. By changing the election timing, the legislation aims to potentially increase voter participation and streamline the election process for county board of education members. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that implementing these changes creates additional costs for local agencies, the state will provide reimbursement according to existing statutory procedures.

Budget and Finance, Education, Government Affairs

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