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HB1271 • 2025

Education; revise definition of education record to correct a cross-reference; provisions

Education; revise definition of education record to correct a cross-reference; provisions

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Sponsor
Erwin, Chris
Last action
2026-02-12
Official status
House Second Readers
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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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.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-12 Georgia General Assembly

    House Second Readers

Official Summary Text

Education; revise definition of education record to correct a cross-reference; provisions