SB389

Senate Bill 389 modifies various aspects of Arkansas laws governing school district board of directors elections and terms. The bill standardizes the length of board terms to four years and adjusts the expiration schedule so that terms are staggered every two years rather than annually. It also mandates that school board elections be held concurrently with the general election to increase voter participation. Additionally, the legislation provides specific instructions for filing candidate paperwork, conducting candidate ballot draws, and handling situations where there is only one candidate for a position. The bill clarifies processes for drawing lots to determine initial terms after rezoning or consolidation and updates procedural definitions for election timing. These changes are intended to streamline the administrative requirements for school districts across the state.