County Boards of Education - Appointed Members in Leadership Positions - Prohibition

HB 1288 prohibits appointed members of county school boards from holding leadership roles like president, vice president, chair, or vice chair. It directly affects appointed members serving on these boards, requiring those in leadership positions as of July 1, 2026, to step down by August 1, 2026. The bill mandates that the State Department of Education notify boards that violate this rule and may suspend administrative funding until corrections are made. Repeat violations could result in civil penalties of up to $2,500 for the appointed member. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.