TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DATE OF AN ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION; TO MOVE THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION IF THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION IS SCHEDULED ON A STATE HOLIDAY IN CERTAIN INSTANCES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

SB 292 amends Arkansas law to adjust the date of annual school elections when they fall on a state holiday. It requires school districts to move elections scheduled on a state holiday to the third Tuesday of the month, rather than the second Tuesday as previously specified. This change directly affects all Arkansas public school districts holding annual elections in even-numbered years (aligned with state primaries/general elections) or odd-numbered years (November or May). The bill declares an emergency, stating that avoiding holidays ensures broader voter participation and fairer election results.