The proposed bill would amend current statutes by allowing each member of a school district governing board to access all information and records maintained by the school district for the purpose of fulfilling their official functions and duties. Specifically, it would require that upon receiving a request from a governing board member, an administrator, official, or records custodian must provide the requested information or records within ten business days. Additionally, the bill prohibits these officials from requiring a public records request or considering the relevance of the requested information to upcoming agenda items when fulfilling such requests.

Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of confidentiality by mandating that governing board members maintain any privacy or privilege granted by law, including compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). It also restricts board members from discussing or sharing information related to the discipline of employees or students outside of executive sessions. Overall, these updates aim to enhance transparency and access to information for governing board members while ensuring the protection of sensitive records.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-3025.07, 41-3027.09
House Engrossed Version: 41-3025.07, 41-3027.09
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-341.02