SB 223 - At least 24 hours before presenting a survey to a student, this act requires schools that receive state funding to notify the parent of such student, disclose the full contents of the survey, and obtain written parental consent if the survey asks any question relating to an item that is protected under the federal Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment, including questions regarding political affiliations; mental or psychological problems, including substance abuse issues; sexual behavior or attitudes; illegal, antisocial, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior; critical appraisals of family members; legally recognized privileged relationships; religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs; or income, except as required to determine eligibility for participation in a program or to receive financial assistance under such program. A school may disclose the survey's contents by posting the survey on the school website on a page that is easily accessible to parents. The Attorney General or the prosecuting or circuit attorney in the county in which a violation of this section occurs may bring a civil action, including an action for injunctive relief, against any school official who violates the act. A student's parent may bring a civil action, including an action for injunctive relief or for damages, against any school official for a violation of the act that causes harm to such parent's child.
OLIVIA SHANNON