HB 85 DE

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Became Law

Under current law, both school board members who are elected and those who are appointed to fill vacancies until the next election are required to complete a background check. However, the statute is currently unclear as to how a background check gets done and who is responsible for reviewing the background check for an appointment. This Act makes clear that a person may not be appointed unless a background check has been completed and the Commissioner of Elections has determined the person is qualified for the seat, in the same manner the Commissioner completes that duty for candidates for school board elections.

• Kimberly Williams Democratic · primary
• Eric Morrison Democratic · primary
• Cyndie Romer Democratic · primary
• Madinah Wilson-Anton Democratic · primary
• Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic · primary
• Bryant L. Richardson Republican · primary
• Mara Gorman Democratic · primary
• Edward S. Osienski Democratic · primary
• Stell Parker Selby · primary
• Melanie Ross Levin Democratic · primary
• Daniel B. Short Republican · primary
• Dave G. Lawson Republican · primary
• Michael F. Smith Republican · primary
• Claire Snyder-Hall Democratic · primary
• Lyndon D. Yearick Republican · primary
• David P. Sokola Democratic · primary
• Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic · primary
• John "Jack" Walsh Democratic · primary
• Nicole Poore Democratic · primary

1. Mar 18, 2025 Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House · lower
2. Mar 26, 2025 Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 2 Favorable, 12 On Its Merits · lower
3. Apr 17, 2025 Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT · lower
4. Apr 17, 2025 Assigned to Education Committee in Senate · upper
5. May 7, 2025 Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits · upper
6. Jun 24, 2025 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES · upper
7. Sep 2, 2025 Signed by Governor · executive