Bill > SB142

This bill authorizes each school district's board of education to include a teacher representative as a nonvoting member, providing a mechanism for classroom educators to have a voice in district-level governance. Under the proposed legislation, the teacher representative must be a licensed teacher employed by the school district and would be elected by a vote of the district's teachers for a two-year term, with the possibility of one additional term. The representative would be subject to specific rules: they cannot participate in teacher contract negotiations, and if a vacancy occurs, the board can appoint an interim representative until the next election. The bill amends several existing statutes to clarify that school district boards will now consist of seven voting members and potentially one nonvoting teacher representative, updating language to distinguish between voting and nonvoting board positions. Additionally, the bill specifies that the teacher representative may receive compensation from the school district in their capacity as both a teacher and a board representative, ensuring their participation does not create financial burden or undue hardship.

Education

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb142/