GA SB497

Parents must receive written notification within 48 hours when their child receives "noninstructional services" (medical, nursing, or therapeutic counseling) from school employees including counselors, nurses, psychologists, social workers, or administrators

School employees may delay parental notification only when they reasonably believe the student presents an imminent danger of self-harm or harming others, or when suspected child abuse is involved and notification would worsen the danger

When notification is delayed under these exceptions, the school employee must notify the principal in writing within 12 hours with a clear explanation of the reasoning

All noninstructional services provided to students must be documented and become part of the student's education records accessible to parents

Local education agencies must adopt implementing policies by July 1, 2026; the provisions cannot be waived by charter schools or strategic waiver school systems