Senate Bill 97 mandates that school boards, private school governing bodies, and charter school operators must notify a pupil's parent or guardian by the end of the day when they receive a credible report of alleged sexual misconduct involving a school staff member, where the pupil is identified as a victim, target, or recipient. The bill specifies that a report is considered received when it is acknowledged by designated school officials, such as principals or superintendents. Additionally, the bill requires school boards to provide annual information to parents and guardians about accessing records related to school employee discipline under public records law.

The bill creates a new section, 118.07 (6), in the statutes, which outlines these notification requirements and the responsibilities of school boards regarding employee discipline records. It reinforces existing laws that classify sexual misconduct by school staff as a Class I felony and defines the nature of such misconduct. The provisions aim to enhance transparency and ensure that parents are promptly informed of any allegations that may affect their children.