General Assembly Bill No. 7066 establishes new protocols for interactions between school personnel and federal immigration authorities, enhances school security and safety plans, and addresses the compensation of student athletes through endorsement contracts and revenue-sharing agreements. The bill requires each school district, regional educational service center, and charter school to designate an administrator by April 1, 2025, who will be responsible for following specific protocols related to immigration interactions as outlined in updated school security and safety plans. These plans must include the formation of a school security and safety committee, which will consist of various stakeholders, including the designated administrator, and must incorporate protocols for handling requests from federal immigration authorities. The bill also prohibits disciplinary actions against employees for adhering to these protocols.

In addition to the educational provisions, the bill introduces significant restrictions on the purchase and operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (drones) manufactured by covered foreign entities, with prohibitions set to take effect between 2025 and 2028. It defines critical infrastructure facilities and establishes regulations for unmanned aircraft operations near these sites, including prohibiting evidence collection without prior approval. The bill also revises the regulations surrounding student athlete compensation, allowing them to earn money through endorsement contracts and revenue-sharing agreements while ensuring that institutions are not required to compensate athletes for the use of their name, image, or likeness. The bill mandates annual reporting on student athlete compensation to enhance transparency and accountability.