Assemblymember Ward Bill to Provide Student School Board Members Compensation Signed into Law
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Student school board members have a critical role representing their peers and sharing their voice with board of education members. However, despite this important work, current law prohibits them from receiving compensation for their work. On October 7, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 275 by Assemblymember Chris Ward to give school district boards and county boards of education the option to compensate student board members for their work.
“These students often work long hours attending board meetings and voting in the student body’s interests for full one-year terms,” said Assemblymember Ward (D-San Diego). “AB 275 empowers student voices, increases accessibility to these positions, and signals the value of their leadership in representing students.”
More than 270 school districts serving high school students in California have one or more student school board members. Beginning in 2022, county boards of education can also select student board members. Compensating these students will reflect their time and work dedicated to solving issues that impact students and representing the student voice in discussions. Additionally, compensation will help level the playing field, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to participate, regardless of their income status.
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