Relating to the compensation, reimbursement of expenses, and retirement benefits of a member of the State Board of Education.

SB 2582 updates compensation, expense reimbursement, and retirement benefits for members of the Texas State Board of Education. It removes a previous provision allowing board members to receive compensation and expense reimbursement "in the same amount and manner as a member of the legislature" (Education Code §7.105). The bill explicitly adds State Board of Education members to the "elected class" for retirement system benefits (Government Code §812.002(a)(4)), ensuring their service after September 1, 2025, counts toward retirement. This changes how retirement contributions are calculated, basing them on state base salary (excluding longevity pay) for members elected or appointed to office.