BOARD OF EDUCATION

 

     Section 2.  There shall be a board of education composed of members who shall be elected in a nonpartisan manner by qualified voters, as provided by law, from two at-large school board districts.  The first school board district shall be comprised of the island of Oahu and all other islands not specifically enumerated.  The second school board district shall be comprised of the islands of Hawaii, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, Kahoolawe, Kauai and Niihau.  Each at-large school board district shall be divided into departmental school districts, as may be provided by law.  There shall be at least one member residing in each departmental school district.  The Hawaii State Student Council shall select a public high school student to serve as a nonvoting member on the board of education. [Am HB 4 (1963) and election Nov 3, 1964; ren and am Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978; am HB 2688 (1988) and election Nov 8, 1988]

 

Cross References

 

  Election provisions, see chapter 13.

  Statutory provisions, see §26-12.

 

Attorney General Opinions

 

  Legislature may require public officers to resign before running for board of education.  Att. Gen. Op. 75-22.

 

Case Notes

 

  Act proposing alternative constitutional amendments concerning changes in school governance directed amendment to state constitution in violation of Article XVII, §3.  73 H. 536, 836 P.2d 1066.