Ga. Code § 20-2-665

Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapter 709
Section 20-2-665 - Prohibition on the reporting and collection of certain data
(a) Unless required by state or federal law or in cases of health or safety emergencies, local boards of education shall not report to the department the following student data or student information:
(1) Juvenile delinquency records;
(2) Criminal records; or
(3) Medical and health records.
(b) Unless required by state or federal law or in cases of health or safety emergencies, schools shall not collect the following data on students or their families:
(1) Political affiliation;
(2) Voting history;
(3) Income, except as required by law or where a local board of education determines income information is required to apply for, administer, research, or evaluate programs to assist students from low-income families; or
(4) Religious affiliation or beliefs.

OCGA § 20-2-665

Added by 2015 Ga. Laws 171,§ 1-1, eff. 7/1/2016.