HB 859: Exceptional Students and Video Cameras in Public Schools
GENERAL BILL by Chambliss
Exceptional Students and Video Cameras in Public Schools; Removes references to Video Cameras in Public School Classrooms Pilot Program; requires district school board to establish specified policy relating to video cameras in self-contained classrooms; prohibits concealment of certain employee identities in video recording; & provides that video recording made available after request must include accompanying audio. APPROPRIATION: $2,000,000
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 1/5/2026 House - Now in Student Academic Success Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 1/5/2026 House - Now in Student Academic Success Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/5/2026 | House |
• Referred to Student Academic Success Subcommittee • Referred to PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee • Referred to Education & Employment Committee • Now in Student Academic Success Subcommittee |