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Bill would let very small districts hire former trustees immediately after leaving office

2994888 · April 15, 2025
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Summary

Senate Bill 1581 would waive the one‑year post-service hiring restriction for trustees in small rural districts (under 1,600 students) so former trustees may be hired immediately for district jobs; committee heard support from rural school groups and left the bill pending.

Senator Blanco presented Senate Bill 1581 to the Senate education committee, explaining the bill would allow small rural independent school districts (those with fewer than 1,600 students) to hire former trustees without waiting one year after leaving office.

Sponsor rationale: Senator Blanco said rural…

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