HB 1305

Bill Subjects

Abstract

Requires candidates for school board offices to be nominated in the same manner as candidates for all other elected offices are nominated, beginning with the 2022 primary election. Adjusts the deadlines and other details for a candidate for a school board office to file a declaration of candidacy to accommodate the date of the 2022 primary election. Repeals the current statute relating to nomination of candidates for school board offices. Provides that a superintendent hired by a school corporation must hold: (1) a master's degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution; or (2) a bachelor's degree in business administration. Requires the state board of education to adopt rules to implement this provision. Repeals other superseded statutes. Makes conforming changes. Changes population parameters to reflect the population count determined under the 2020 decennial census.