Alaska2026Passed Legislature
HB160
HB 160: Changing Municipal School Board Terms
Last scannedSep 12, 2026, 4:46 AM
In one sentence
This bill allows municipal governing bodies to change the length of school board member terms by passing a local ordinance.
What it does
- Allows the governing body of a municipality to alter school board term lengths through an ordinance.
- Confirms that, unless voters approve another method, school board members are elected at large for three-year terms.
Who it affects
- Municipal governing bodies in Alaska
- Members of municipal school boards
Limits and unknowns
- The bill does not specify what new term lengths a municipality may choose.
- It is unclear if the ordinance power applies to districts where voters have already approved different election methods.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
MUNICIPAL SCHOOL BOARD TERMS An Act relating to the terms of office of municipal school board members; and providing for an effective date.
Official activity
Bill history
- (H) COSPONSOR(S): ELAM1842
- (H) REFERRED TO EDUCATION563
- (H) EDC, CRA563
- (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS563