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. This aims to ensure that students have a voice in matters that affect their education and school environment.

Additionally, the bill specifies that this requirement will take effect for the 2026-2027 school year and later. This timeline allows school boards to prepare for the inclusion of student representatives in their governance structures.