20A-14-203. Becoming a member of a local board of education -- Declaration of candidacy -- Election.
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Effective 12/11/2025
20A-14-203. Becoming a member of a local board of education -- Declaration of candidacy -- Election.
(1)An individual may become a candidate for a local school board by:
(a)filing a declaration of candidacy with the county clerk during the applicable declaration of candidacy filing period described in Section 20A-9-201.5 ; and
(b)paying the fee described in Section 20A-9-202 .
(a)The term of office for an individual elected to a local board of education is four years, beginning on the first Monday in January after the election.
(b)A member of a local board of education shall serve until a successor is:
(i)elected; or
(ii)appointed and takes or signs the constitutional oath of office.
Amended by Chapter 2 , 2025 Special Session 2