Plain English Breakdown
The bill status indicates it passed both chambers, but the effective date is listed as empty in the metadata.
HB1271: Fixing the Definition of Education Records
This bill changes Georgia law to fix a mistake in how 'education record' is defined and expands rules for parents or legal custodians to inspect student records.
What This Bill Does
- Revises the definition of an education record to correct a cross-reference error.
- Expands provisions allowing parents or legal custodians to inspect and review student education records.
- Amends Code Section 20-2-720 in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
Who It Names or Affects
- Parents or legal custodians who need to inspect student records.
- Schools and agencies responsible for maintaining education records in Georgia.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official source text does not state the specific effective date of this law, only that it provides for one.
- The exact details of how inspection rules are expanded beyond the general summary are not included in the provided text.