This bill proposes the creation of a new section in chapter 15.1-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, which mandates the inclusion of one to two educational employee observers on the boards of public school districts. These observers are to be appointed by the education association within the district and will serve a one-year term. Their primary role is to represent the interests of educational employees during board meetings, where they can participate in discussions and provide insights, although they will not have voting rights.

The bill outlines specific responsibilities for the board observers, including the requirement to summarize each meeting for the education association, ensuring that relevant information is communicated back to educational employees. However, the observers are restricted from participating in discussions related to employment matters that pertain specifically to them, maintaining a clear boundary to avoid conflicts of interest.