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This bill amends Delaware's school board member regulations by introducing a more precise definition of "inhabitant" and establishing stricter residency requirements for school board candidates and members. Specifically, an "inhabitant" is now defined as a person who both claims legal residence and physically resides in a designated school district. The bill stipulates that if a school board member is not physically present in their district for more than 75% of the days in any consecutive year-long period, they will no longer be considered an inhabitant of that district. However, absences due to military deployment or uncontrollable circumstances will not count towards this calculation. The legislation also provides a mechanism for district residents to challenge a school board member's residency status by filing an action in Superior Court if they believe the member no longer qualifies as an inhabitant. If the court finds in favor of the challenging resident, the school board member will be removed from their position. These changes apply to various school districts in Delaware, including Brandywine, Christina, Colonial, Red Clay Consolidated, Indian River, Cape Henlopen, and Milford School Districts, ensuring that school board members maintain a meaningful connection to the communities they serve.

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