AN ACT relating to employment at public postsecondary education institutions.

Performance evaluations for presidents and faculty must now occur at least once every four years using a board-approved process, with results potentially leading to removal regardless of employment status.

Removal procedures now require 30 days written notice (previously 10 days) with opportunity for defense before the board, applying to both presidents and faculty members.

Performance evaluation processes must be established by each board and provided to all faculty members by January 1, 2026, becoming effective July 1, 2026.

Removal grounds now explicitly include failure to meet performance and productivity requirements as determined by the board, alongside incompetency, neglect, and immoral conduct.

University of Louisville board powers are now explicitly defined to include appointment and removal authority with specific delegation rules for the president.

Employment restrictions now explicitly prohibit hiring relatives of board of trustees members at the University of Louisville.