Bill > SB497

This bill amends Georgia's "Parents' Bill of Rights" to require that parents receive written notification, typically within 48 hours, whenever their child receives certain "noninstructional services" from school employees, which include medical, nursing, or therapeutic counseling services that are not part of regular instruction or academic support. However, this notification requirement can be waived by a school employee acting in good faith if they reasonably believe the student poses an imminent danger to themselves or others, or if there's suspected child abuse and notifying the parent would worsen the danger, though in such cases, the employee must still notify the principal. The bill also defines key terms like "education records," "local education agency" (a school district or similar entity), "noninstructional services," and "school employee," and mandates that by July 1, 2026, local education agencies must adopt policies to implement these notification requirements, with specific exceptions for situations involving imminent danger or child abuse where notification might be withheld but documented.

Education

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73140