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This bill amends the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to exempt personal contact information of minors participating in certain state-run programs from mandatory public disclosure. Specifically, it adds a new provision that protects the home address, email address, and telephone number of individuals under 18 years old who are involved in programs like apprenticeships, unpaid internships, or externships offered by state public bodies. While this information will generally be kept private, parents or guardians can still access it unless their parental rights have been terminated or a court has restricted their access. Individuals who are emancipated can also access their own information, and anyone can waive these protections in writing, making the information public. This change is a recommendation from the Virginia FOIA Advisory Council.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB644