Senate Bill No. 1520 amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) concerning education records by clarifying the terminology used in the existing law. Specifically, the bill replaces the term "Educational" with "Education" in the context of records exempt from disclosure under the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). This change aligns the state law with the terminology used in FERPA, ensuring consistency in legal language. Additionally, the bill specifies that the exemption applies to FERPA as it was revised on January 3, 2012.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and is expected to have no fiscal impact on the state or municipalities. The Government Administration and Elections Committee reported the bill favorably, indicating broad support with a vote of 18 in favor and 1 against. This amendment aims to clarify existing exemptions under the FOIA without introducing new fiscal burdens.