The bill amends Section 11.201 of the Education Code to regulate the financial benefits that a superintendent of a school district can receive for personal services. Specifically, it prohibits superintendents from receiving any financial benefits for services performed for certain entities, including businesses that conduct or solicit business with the district, education businesses providing curriculum or administrative services, and other school districts. Additionally, any financial benefit received from entities not specified in this prohibition, such as open-enrollment charter schools or higher education institutions, must be approved by the board of trustees in an open meeting.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that reimbursements for reasonable expenses are not considered financial benefits under these regulations. The changes will apply only to financial benefits received by superintendents on or after the effective date of the Act. The Act will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 11.201 (Education Code 11)