This bill authorizes each school district board of education in Kansas to include a teacher representative as a nonvoting member. The teacher representative must be a licensed teacher employed by the district and elected by the district's teachers. They will serve a two-year term, with the possibility of reelection for one additional term. The bill specifies that the teacher representative cannot participate in any teacher contract negotiations. Additionally, the bill amends several existing statutes to reflect this new role, including provisions for the composition of the board and the election process for board members.

The bill also makes various amendments to existing laws, including the deletion of specific language regarding the number of voting members on the board, which will now allow for one nonvoting representative. It repeals certain sections of current law that are no longer applicable due to these changes. The overall aim of the bill is to enhance teacher representation in school district governance while maintaining the voting structure of the boards. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 25-2003, 72-1072, 72-1073, 72-1091, 72-1133, 72-1137