House Bill No. [insert number] aims to enact R.S. 44:3.1.1, which introduces an exemption for certain surveillance and security video from the Public Records Law specifically for buildings owned, operated, or maintained by public school boards or charter schools. The bill mandates that the governing authorities of these schools adopt policies that govern the retention, storage, and viewing of such video footage. These policies must ensure that recordings are retained for a minimum of thirty days and outline the circumstances under which the recordings can be disclosed, primarily limiting access to school officials, law enforcement, and, under specific conditions, parents or legal guardians of students involved in incidents captured on video.

Additionally, the bill defines terms such as "parent or legal guardian" and "bona fide news gathering organization," establishing criteria for news organizations to qualify for access to the recordings. It clarifies that the surveillance video will not be classified as "personally identifiable information," thus protecting student privacy while still allowing for parental access under existing laws. The act will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without a signature.