Changes the method of election to the Jackson County Board of Education (Board) under Section 5(a) of SL 2024-14 from the nonpartisan plurality method to partisan election under GS 163-291 as member terms expire. Directs that Board members are to be nominated at the same time and in the same manner as other county officers. Directs members to serve until their successors are elected and qualified. Specifies that all members take office on the first Monday in December after the election.

Requires vacancies to be filled using the process set forth in GS 115C-37.1. Makes conforming change to GS 115C-37.1 to reflect its applicability to Jackson County. Modifies Section 5 of SL 2024-14 (concerning elections for the Board) so that the section is effective the first Monday in December 2025 (was, first Monday in December of 2026) applies to 2025 elections and beyond (was, 2026 elections and beyond).

Applies to elections held on or after December 1, 2025.