Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general, appointed by the State Board of Education, with jurisdiction to investigate allegations of public school employee misconduct.

HB 5406 would create a new Office of Inspector General within the State Board of Education. This office, appointed by the State Board, would directly investigate allegations of misconduct by public school employees. The bill establishes a specific mechanism for handling these investigations, providing a dedicated process for reviewing complaints against educators and school staff. It does not change existing laws governing school employment but creates a new administrative structure for oversight. The bill is currently in early stages, having been filed and read for the first time in April 2025.