An act relating to the rights of school district and supervisory union employees to testify before a school board or supervisory union board

This bill protects school district and supervisory union employees from disciplinary action when they testify before school boards, supervisory union boards, or state education agencies. It amends existing state law to explicitly include these local and state education venues where employees can speak without fear of punishment from their employers. However, the law maintains that employees cannot share confidential information about the school district or its students and staff, and they must clarify they are not speaking on behalf of their employer unless authorized to do so. The changes take effect on July 1, 2024, ensuring employees can participate in public testimony while protecting sensitive information.