EHB 1210 — Concerning the recording of school board meetings.

What this bill does

Specifies that a public records request for recordings of school district board of directors meetings must include the date of the meetings requested, or a range of dates. Provides that searches for public records need not include recordings of school district board meetings unless a date is given. Requires all school district board meetings to be audio recorded, subject to exceptions for executive sessions and emergencies, with recordings kept for five years. Encourages school districts to make the content of school board of directors meetings available in formats accessible to individuals who need communication assistance and in languages other than English.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 1, 2023
  96 yea · 1 nay · 1 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · April 5, 2023
  48 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting

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