This bill provides that a school board may permit a school board member's spouse to serve as a stipend employee and a volunteer. A school board may adopt a written policy on nepotism that includes hiring practices for school-sanctioned stipend positions, discourages favoritism and political patronage, considers the needs of the school system and provides that all qualified applicants or volunteers have a fair and equal opportunity to be selected on merit, with priority consideration given to the best interest of students without restrictions based solely on family association. The bill's provisions include a repeal date of July 1, 2028.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text LD 513, SP 232: 20-A.1002