Minnesota SF197 modifies school board membership to include student members.

Minnesota SF197 amends school board membership requirements by mandating that starting in the 2025-2026 school year, elected members of the school board must establish a process to select two students enrolled in the district to serve as student members. These student members, who must be residents and enrolled in grades 9 through 12, will serve two-year terms and can be re-elected once. The selection process must include a vote by enrolled students in grades 9 through 12.

Minnesota SF197 modifies school board membership to include student members.

Minnesota SF197 amends school board membership requirements by mandating that starting in the 2025-2026 school year, elected members of the school board must establish a process to select two students enrolled in the district to serve as student members. These student members, who must be residents and enrolled in grades 9 through 12, will serve two-year terms and can be re-elected once. The selection process must include a vote by enrolled students in grades 9 through 12.