This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 123B.09, subdivision 1b, to require school boards to include student representation in their decision-making processes. The previous language, which encouraged school boards to include student representation, has been changed to a mandatory requirement, ensuring that students have a formal advisory role in school board activities.

Additionally, the bill specifies that this requirement will take effect for the 2026-2027 school year and later. This change aims to enhance student involvement in educational governance and ensure that their perspectives are considered in school board decisions.