Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 497: School Students; written notification to a parent when a student receives certain noninstructional services from certain school employees; require
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Plain-language summary
SB 497 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: School Students; written notification to a parent when a student receives certain noninstructional services from certain school employees; require. Primary sponsor: Clint Dixon (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Blake Tillery (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson, Chuck Payne (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 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 Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary school students, so as to require written notification to a parent when a student receives certain noninstructional services from certain school employees; to provide for exceptions; to provide for education records of such noninstructional services; to revise the "Parents' Bill of Rights" to provide for such written notification; to require local education agencies to adopt policies, rules, or regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide for construction; 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 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Blake Tillery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Jason T. Dickerson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
“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
- Senate Passed/Adopted
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper