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MS SB2068
MS SB2068School board members; authorize grounds and prescribe procedures for removal from office.
summary
Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Provide For The Removal Of School Board Members For Malfeasance, Misfeasance Or Nonfeasance In Office Or For Other Just Cause, Including, Neglect To Perform Official Duties Associated With The Conduct Of Public Schools And Programs, Breach Of Public Trust Or Abuse Of Authority; To Require The Local School Board To Make An Official Recommendation For Removal To The Appropriate Local Governing Authority; To Prescribe The Manner For Notice And Administrative Proceedings Provided To The Accused School Board Member Recommended For Removal; To Provide That The Local Governing Authority Shall Act As The Reviewing Body Which Shall Vote Upon Its Findings Upon The Conclusion Of The Hearing; To Provide That The Removal Or Nonremoval Of An Accused School Board Member Shall Require A Majority Vote Of The Local Governing Authority; To Provide An Appeals Process For An Aggrieved Party; To Amend Section 37-6-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Chronic Absenteeism From Attending Meetings Of The School Board May Constitute Grounds For Removal For Neglect To Perform Official Duties Associated With The Conduct Of Public Schools; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a process for removing school board members from office for reasons such as malfeasance (wrongdoing), misfeasance (improper execution of a lawful act), or nonfeasance (failure to perform a legal duty), as well as other just causes like neglecting official duties, breaching public trust, or abusing authority. If a local school board recommends a member's removal, the local governing authority will review the case, notify the accused member, and hold a hearing if there's substantial evidence of a violation or if the member admits to the allegations. A majority vote of the local governing authority is required to remove a member, and aggrieved parties have the right to judicial review and appeal. The bill also amends existing law to specify that chronic absenteeism from school board meetings, defined as missing 20% or more of meetings, can be grounds for removal due to neglect of official duties.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2068.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2001-2099/SB2068IN.htm |
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