Texas SB218 requires each school district to appoint a nonvoting student trustee.

Texas SB218 mandates that the board of trustees of each school district appoint a student trustee. This student trustee must be a high school student in good academic standing. The student trustee attends and participates in board meetings but cannot vote or be counted in determining a quorum. The student trustee serves a one-year term and may be reimbursed for meeting-related expenses. The student trustee position is non-compensatory. The bill also allows school districts to grant up to one academic course credit for fulfilling the student trustee role. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB218 requires each school district to appoint a nonvoting student trustee.

Texas SB218 mandates that the board of trustees of each school district appoint a student trustee. This student trustee must be a high school student in good academic standing. The student trustee attends and participates in board meetings but cannot vote or be counted in determining a quorum. The student trustee serves a one-year term and may be reimbursed for meeting-related expenses. The student trustee position is non-compensatory. The bill also allows school districts to grant up to one academic course credit for fulfilling the student trustee role. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.