Bill > SB1002

This bill modifies Missouri school board election procedures by moving all school board elections to the November general election in even-numbered years starting in 2028. Currently, school board elections are often held at different times, but this legislation standardizes the election date to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The bill changes term lengths for board members to consistently be four years, adjusting existing terms to align with the new election schedule. Specifically, for board members serving terms as of January 1, 2028, their terms will be modified to match the new election cycle. The bill applies these changes uniformly across various types of school districts, including seven-director districts, urban districts, and special school districts. Board members will continue to serve until their successors are elected and qualified, and the number of board seats up for election in a given year will correspond to the terms that would have expired. The goal appears to be creating a more consistent and predictable election process for school board members across Missouri, potentially increasing voter participation by aligning school board elections with general elections.

Education

https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=361