Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1271: Education; revise definition of education record to correct a cross-reference; provisions
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1271 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; revise definition of education record to correct a cross-reference; provisions. Primary sponsor: Chris Erwin (Republican), Rick Townsend (Republican), Will Wade (Republican), John Corbett (Republican), Holt Persinger (Republican), Matthew Gambill (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-720 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inspection of students' records by parents or legal custodians, so as to revise the definition of the term "education record" to correct a cross-reference; to expand provisions for the inspection and review of student education records by parents and legal custodians; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Erwin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Rick Townsend | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 179 |
| Will Wade | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| John Corbett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 174 |
| Holt Persinger | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 119 |
| Matthew Gambill | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper