AN ACT relating to local boards of education.

SB 194 establishes a process for voters to recall members of Kentucky's local school boards for "neglect of duty," as defined by the bill (including failures to perform duties, misuse of funds, or criminal convictions). To initiate a recall, at least five eligible voters must file a notice with the county clerk, followed by a petition gathering signatures from 25% of voters who participated in the last election for that school board position. The petition must be filed within 90 days of the notice or by June 1 of the year the recall would appear on the ballot, with strict rules for voter eligibility and petition formatting. This process directly affects all local school board members and eligible voters in Kentucky school districts.