This bill mandates that boards of education adopt a policy allowing members to attend and participate in meetings remotely under specific extenuating circumstances that prevent in-person attendance. The policy must outline the acceptable reasons for remote attendance, such as medical conditions, childcare responsibilities, or employment obligations. Additionally, it requires advance approval from the board president for remote attendance requests, ensures that all participants can hear and interact with each other, specifies the methods of remote participation (like telephone or video conferencing), and establishes procedures for real-time access to meeting materials. Importantly, the policy limits remote attendance to a maximum of three consecutive meetings.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that members attending remotely will be considered present for quorum purposes and allows participation in executive or closed sessions under certain conditions, such as ensuring no non-board members are present and that the proceedings are not recorded. To support these requirements, the bill also mandates that boards of education acquire the necessary technology and communication equipment.