Education: board members; state board of education; require members to be selected by each political party from regions. Amends sec. 282a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.282a) & adds sec. 282b.

SB 457 revises how political parties select members for Michigan's State Board of Education by requiring nominations from specific geographic regions. Starting in 2026, each party must nominate one candidate from designated regions (like Region 4 and Region 8) at their fall convention, with the regions rotating every 8 years to cover all 8 defined county regions across the state. This change aims to ensure the board reflects diverse regional perspectives in Michigan's education system. The bill directly affects political parties selecting board members and will reshape the board's regional representation starting with the 2026 nominations.