LD513

An Act to Allow the Spouse of a School Board Member to Serve as a Stipend Employee Within the School Board's Jurisdiction

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Allows spouses of school board members to serve as stipend employees within the school board's jurisdiction.

This bill permits a school board to allow the spouse of a school board member to serve as a stipend employee. It mandates that the school board adopt a written policy on nepotism that discourages favoritism and political patronage, considers the needs of the school system, and ensures all qualified applicants have a fair and equal opportunity to be selected on merit. The policy must prioritize the best interest of students without restrictions based solely on family association. The provisions of this bill are set to be repealed on July 1, 2028.

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Roll Call Votes

Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #137

18 Yea

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15 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 17, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Mar 25, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

May 7, 2025

House

Reports READ.

May 7, 2025

House

On motion of Representative MURPHY of Scarborough, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.

May 7, 2025

House

In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.