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Bill would require many districts to elect school directors by district; supporters cite representation, opponents warn of costs
Summary
SB 5861 would require school districts to elect directors from designated director districts starting Jan. 1, 2027, with district counts tied to enrollment. Proponents said the change improves neighborhood representation; some school officials warned of implementation costs and loss of local control.
Senate Bill 58 61 would require most school districts to elect directors from designated director districts beginning Jan. 1, 2027, with the number of director districts determined by student enrollment (for example, districts with 2,000–5,000 students must have at least three designated districts). The bill provides substitute appointment processes when a qualified local candidate is unavailable.
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