Iowa SF86 authorizes school district boards to appoint student liaisons to participate in board meetings.

Iowa SF86 allows boards of directors of school districts to appoint student liaisons to participate in regular board meetings in a nonvoting capacity. The liaisons must have access to nonconfidential board meeting materials and can advocate for student interests, provide student viewpoints, and assist in developing and monitoring education policy. The bill requires the director of the department of education to develop and distribute a model application and selection process for the position of student liaison.

Iowa SF86 authorizes school district boards to appoint student liaisons to participate in board meetings.

Iowa SF86 allows boards of directors of school districts to appoint student liaisons to participate in regular board meetings in a nonvoting capacity. The liaisons must have access to nonconfidential board meeting materials and can advocate for student interests, provide student viewpoints, and assist in developing and monitoring education policy. The bill requires the director of the department of education to develop and distribute a model application and selection process for the position of student liaison.