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Relating to the ability of persons to examine the public records of school districts
Sponsored by Sen. Doug Campbell (R)
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 3, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 12, 2025
- Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary School district boards must follow specific rules when people ask to see their public records. If a board refuses to follow these rules, an affected person can take legal action to make them comply. This legal process could result in the board paying money, covering attorney fees, or even being removed from office for repeat offenses.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to the ability of persons to examine the public records of school districts. The bill requires the board of directors of a school district to comply with all applicable provisions of Code chapter (examination of public records).10. Civil enforcement mechanisms include payments of monetary damages by the lawful custodian who violated Code chapter 22, payment of costs and reasonable attorney fees, and, for repeat offenses, an order removing the person from office.
Senate subcommittee
Named February 12, 2025. On February 13, 2025 it recommended passage.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
1 written public comment to its subcommittee: February 13, 2025 (1) · on the Legislature’s site
Similar bills
- SF 2160 Relating to the ability of persons to examine the public records of school districts91st General Assembly · In committeeNearly identical
Matched by wording or an identical title.