HB1739

House Bill 1739 amends Arkansas Code § 6-13-611(e) regarding the process for filling vacancies on public school district boards of directors. Under current law, an appointed director serves until the next annual school election, when a successor is elected to serve the remainder of the unexpired term. This bill introduces a new provision stating that if no candidate files to run for an unexpired term during that election, the position is deemed vacant. It further specifies that such a vacant position must be filled in accordance with the procedures outlined in the section, effectively requiring the board to appoint a new director when no candidates come forward for the unexpired term.