The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1520, seeks to amend the Freedom of Information Act specifically regarding the disclosure of education records. The bill proposes to repeal the current language in subdivision (17) of subsection (b) of section 1-210 of the general statutes, which refers to "Educational" records, and replace it with "Education" records. Additionally, the bill clarifies that these records are not subject to disclosure under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) as it was revised on January 3, 2012.

The intent of this amendment is to ensure that the exemption for education records aligns with the federal act as it existed on the specified date, thereby providing clarity on the handling of such records. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, and are aimed at reinforcing the privacy protections for education records in accordance with the established federal guidelines.