HB1534

House Bill 1534 seeks to repeal Arkansas Code § 6-13-631, which currently mandates specific election procedures for school district boards of directors in districts with a minority population of 10% or greater. The statute being repealed requires these districts to implement single-member zoning, redraw district maps following federal census data, and ensure equitable representation. By repealing this section, the bill removes the state-level requirement for these specific districts to maintain board structures designed to account for minority populations in their election processes. The bill effectively eliminates the state administrative oversight and potential financial penalties associated with compliance with these specific zoning regulations. The repeal would apply to all school districts currently subject to the requirements of the statute unless otherwise governed by federal mandates or existing exemptions.