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Committee advances bill expanding county board member training, clarifying makeup timing and adjusting pay cap

2826170 · March 31, 2025
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Summary

House Bill 2513, reported out of committee, increases required training hours for county board members from 7 to 12, requires makeup orientation within 30 days for new or appointed members, adds fiscal management and IDEA topics, and standardizes a $260-per-meeting cap with an option for boards to vote to set a lower rate.

The Senate Education Committee reported House Bill 2513 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it pass after adopting technical amendments. Counsel said the bill expands county board member orientation topics to include fiscal management and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, increases annual required training from seven to 12 hours, and requires makeup orientation within 30 days for members who cannot attend initial orientation and for appointed…

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