Committee hears competing views on bill to require director-district elections for larger school districts
House Bill 1683 would require larger school districts to elect some board directors by director districts or use proportional methods, with an effective date of 01/01/2027; witnesses and advocates debated representation benefits, costs and alternative voting methods.
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The House Education Committee heard public testimony on House Bill 16 83, a measure that would change how school board directors are elected in larger districts to improve geographic and demographic representation.
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