Bill > HB2371

This bill modifies the existing Texas Education Code regarding the employment eligibility of school district trustees. Currently, trustees are prohibited from accepting employment with their school district until one year after their board membership ends. The proposed amendment creates an exception for trustees of school districts that are entitled to an allotment under Section 48.101(b), which likely refers to a specific category of school districts with unique funding characteristics. This means that trustees of these specific districts would be allowed to seek employment with their school district immediately after leaving the board, without waiting the previously mandatory one-year period. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, or otherwise will become effective on September 1, 2025. The change appears designed to provide more flexible employment opportunities for trustees of certain school districts, potentially making board service more attractive or practical for individuals who might also want to work within the district.

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