school districts; board meetings; expenditures
What changed between versions
Added requirements for school districts to provide live video feeds of governing board meetings for districts with more than 5,000 students and maintain online access to meeting materials for at least five years.
New concussion and heat safety protocols require immediate removal of students from athletic activities when concussions are suspected, with specific medical clearance requirements before return to play.
Superintendent contracts must now include up to 20% performance pay based on student academic gains, parent satisfaction surveys, teacher satisfaction surveys, and other criteria selected by the governing board.
New requirements for bullying prevention policies including confidential reporting procedures, investigation protocols, and documentation retention for at least six years.
School districts must now provide annual compensation statements to employees detailing base salary, benefits, retirement contributions, and other payments.
New requirement for school districts to notify parents at least 10 days before public meetings discussing school closures, including reasons for proposed closure.
School districts must now incorporate instruction on Native American history into existing curricula.
Expanded disciplinary procedures for teachers and administrators to include suspension without pay for up to 10 school days for policy violations that don't warrant dismissal.
Updated property acquisition rules to allow school districts to construct buildings or purchase sites without voter approval when fully funded by state grants, donations, or specific capital funds.
Expanded authority for school districts to allow students with diagnosed anaphylaxis to carry and self-administer emergency medications like epinephrine auto-injectors at school.
