The bill, S.B. No. 1972, proposes an amendment to Section 11.151(d) of the Education Code, which governs the rules and bylaws that can be adopted by a school district's board of trustees. The amendment specifies that while trustees may adopt necessary rules and bylaws, they are prohibited from adopting or enforcing any rule, bylaw, or policy that restricts a trustee's ability to express their opinion on matters voted on by the board or any other school district issues.

This legislation aims to ensure that trustees can freely share their opinions without fear of retribution or restriction from the board's policies. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 11.151 (Education Code 11)