Bill > HB4608

This bill, titled the School Board Election Date Act, establishes new rules for how school board members in West Virginia are elected. Specifically, it mandates that elections for school board members will now take place on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, coinciding with the general election. This change aims to streamline the election process and potentially increase voter turnout for these important local positions. The bill also clarifies that any vacancies on the school board due to resignation or death will be filled according to an existing state code section (§18-5-2). Furthermore, it requires that for school board elections, the names of all candidates who have filed to run will be listed in alphabetical order on the ballot, making it easier for voters to find and identify candidates. Finally, the bill includes a standard severability clause, meaning that if any part of this new law is found to be invalid, the rest of the law will still remain in effect.

Education

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