(a) A petition of nomination for a school board office must state all of the following:(1) The name of each candidate as:(A) the candidate wants the candidate's name to appear on the ballot; and(B) the candidate's name is permitted to appear on the ballot under IC 3-5-7.The petition must specify, by a designation described in IC 3-5-7-5, each designation that the candidate wants to use that is permitted by IC 3-5-7.(2) The address of each candidate, including the mailing address, if different from the residence address of the candidate.(3) The school board office that each candidate seeks.(4) That each petitioner is a qualified registered voter and desires to be able to vote for the candidates listed on the petition.(b) The petition of nomination must be accompanied by the following:(1) The candidate's written consent to become a candidate.(2) A statement that the candidate:(A) is aware of the provisions of IC 3-9 regarding campaign finance and the reporting of campaign contributions and expenditures; and(B) agrees to comply with the provisions of IC 3-9 referred to in clause (A).(3) A statement by the candidate that the candidate is aware of the requirement to file a ntributions and expenditures; and(B) agrees to comply with the provisions of IC 3-9 referred to in clause (A).(3) A statement by the candidate that the candidate is aware of the requirement to file a campaign finance statement of organization under IC 3-9 after the first of either of the following occurs:(A) The candidate receives more than five hundred dollars ($500) in contributions.(B) The candidate makes more than five hundred dollars ($500) in expenditures.(4) A statement indicating whether or not each candidate:(A) has been a candidate for state, legislative, local, or school board office in a previous primary, municipal, special, or general election; and(B) has filed all reports required by IC 3-9-5-10 for all previous candidacies.(5) A statement that each candidate is legally qualified to hold the office that the candidate seeks, including any applicable residency requirements and restrictions on service due to a criminal conviction.(6) Any statement of economic interests required under IC 3-8-9.As added by P.L.194-2013, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.76-2014, SEC.18; P.L.169-2015, SEC.56; P.L.227-2023, SEC.40.
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