Plain English Breakdown
The official source material does not provide details about the consequences for breaking the new rule or how many current board members will be affected.
Changing Rules for University Board Members
This bill changes who can serve on university boards in Tennessee by adding new rules about other board memberships.
What This Bill Does
- Expands the prohibition of serving on multiple higher education institution governing boards to include all types of institutions, not just public ones.
- Requires current state university board members who also serve on another institution's board to vacate their position when this law takes effect.
Who It Names or Affects
- University board members in Tennessee
- Higher education institutions governed by these boards
Terms To Know
- governing body
- The group of people who make decisions for an institution, like a university.
- institution of higher education
- A place where people go to study after high school, such as colleges or universities.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify what happens if someone breaks this new rule.
- It is unclear how many current board members will be affected by the requirement to vacate their positions.