H.B. No. 1773 proposes the establishment of a nonvoting student trustee position on the boards of trustees for certain school districts in Texas. The bill amends the Education Code by adding Section 11.0512, which outlines the eligibility criteria for a student to be appointed as a student trustee. To qualify, a student must be enrolled in or entering the 11th or 12th grade, be in good academic standing and adhere to the district's code of conduct, and have received parental permission to participate.

The student trustee will have the same powers and duties as a regular board member, including the right to attend and participate in open meetings. However, the student trustee will not have voting rights, will not be counted towards quorum determinations, cannot participate in closed sessions, and will not receive compensation or reimbursement for their service. This act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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