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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



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