The Public School Access and Transparency Act aims to enhance transparency and accountability in public education by amending the Freedom of Information Act of 1967. The act establishes that learning materials used in public schools, including curricula, lesson plans, and instructional resources, are considered public records. It explicitly prevents public records custodians from denying access to these materials on the grounds of copyright infringement and prohibits any agreements that would restrict public access based on intellectual property rights.

Additionally, the act defines "learning materials" and ensures that residents can access these resources without being required to sign nondisclosure agreements. It mandates that access to digital learning materials cannot be denied and provides provisions for residents to inspect these materials during normal business hours if copying is impractical. The act emphasizes the importance of public access to educational resources, thereby reinforcing the commitment to transparency in the state's public education system.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1919 V2 - 4-9-2025 10:31 AM: 25-19-103(7), 25-19-103, 25-19-105
Old version HB1919 Original - 3-31-2025 01:36 PM: 25-19-103(7), 25-19-103, 25-19-105
HB 1919: 25-19-103(7), 25-19-103, 25-19-105