Kentucky HB716 mandates local school boards to appoint student representatives to attend meetings and provide student perspectives.

Kentucky HB716 requires each local school board to appoint at least one student representative starting from the 2026-2027 academic year. These student representatives must be high school seniors, either enrolled in a district high school or a resident of the district attending a contracted public high school. They must complete a specific requirement and serve at least a one-year term. The student representatives can provide nonbinding advisory votes on action items, participate in board meetings, and use video teleconferencing.

Kentucky HB716 mandates local school boards to appoint student representatives to attend meetings and provide student perspectives.

Kentucky HB716 requires each local school board to appoint at least one student representative starting from the 2026-2027 academic year. These student representatives must be high school seniors, either enrolled in a district high school or a resident of the district attending a contracted public high school. They must complete a specific requirement and serve at least a one-year term. The student representatives can provide nonbinding advisory votes on action items, participate in board meetings, and use video teleconferencing.