Bill > HB1933

This bill amends Arkansas law to establish a new recall process for school district board of directors members, allowing for their removal through a petition and election mechanism. Under the new provisions, a board member can be subject to recall for reasons including moral failings leading to criminal charges or loss of public trust. To initiate a recall, petitioners must gather signatures from at least 35% of eligible voters for that board position, with the petition requiring specific details such as the member's name, office, and reason for removal. The county clerk will verify signatures within ten days and, if certified, trigger a recall election at the next school board election (or the subsequent one if the next election is less than 60 days away). If successfully recalled, the member's seat becomes vacant and cannot be filled by the removed board member. The bill limits board members to no more than one recall petition during their elected term, ensuring the process cannot be repeatedly used to harass an individual board member. This legislation provides a formal mechanism for voters to remove school board members who have lost community confidence or engaged in significant misconduct.

Education

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1933&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R