STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS31314 / S1361
This legislation would ensure that patrons of a public school district or charter school have the ability to provide
in-person public comment at regular meetings of school boards before the board takes final action on items. It
promotes local control by requiring the school board to adopt their own rules of order and procedure, which
will govern running board meetings and establish public comment standards – including reasonable time limits
and conduct standards. It limits items for public comment to issues that appear on the agenda and prevents any
privacy violations by prohibiting public comment on items that qualify for executive session such as personnel
or student issues. Lastly, it provides patrons with the ability to request to appear on specific items using the
board’s established procedures.
FISCAL NOTE
This legislation does not result in any change to the costs of state or local governments because it simply requires
that school boards adopt their own rules of order and procedure and establish public comment standards.
Contact:
Senator Cindy J. Carlson
(208) 332-1000
Representative Jack Nelsen
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 02/12/2024, 5:05 PM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 33-510, 33-5206
Engrossment 1: 33-510