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SB1796 • 2026

Creates provisions relating to personal information of public school teachers

Creates provisions relating to personal information of public school teachers

Education
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Trent, Curtis; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-02-26
Official status
S First Read
Effective date
2026-08-28

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-26 S485

    S First Read

Official Summary Text

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SB 1796 - Under this act, a public school teacher's personally identifiable information shall not be sold or disclosed by any public school, school district, or third-party entity to any party for any commercial use.

Additionally, a background check conducted on a public school teacher for purposes relating to such teacher's work-related travel or transportation of students for educational purposes shall not be reported, transmitted, or otherwise treated as a credit inquiry or have any effect on the teacher's credit score.
OLIVIA SHANNON