Senate Bill No. by Senator Fesi amends the existing law regarding the compensation of school board members in Louisiana. The bill requires that any notice of proposed changes to the method and amount of compensation or mileage paid to school board members be posted on the official website of the school board, replacing the previous requirement to publish such notices in the official journal of the parish on two separate days within the 15 days leading up to the meeting. Additionally, the bill stipulates that any increase in compensation must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the total school board membership, and the notice must clearly state the amount of the proposed change.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the process for changing compensation from a per diem basis to an expense allowance basis, mandating that such changes also be posted on the school board's official website for at least 15 days prior to the meeting. This shift aims to enhance transparency and accessibility of information regarding school board compensation. The changes outlined in the bill will take effect on August 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
SB3 Original: 17:56(A)(1)