IN SB0092

Allows courts to impose civil penalties of up to $100 for first violations and $500 for subsequent violations against public agency officers, management-level employees, or the agency itself for violating open door or public records laws with specific intent, but only after the public access counselor has issued an advisory opinion finding a violation

Requires courts to conduct in camera inspection of redacted public records to determine if redaction violates public records law, and requires agencies to provide copies within a reasonable time considering workload and difficulty

Expands public meeting notice requirements for local government agencies with email capability or websites to provide notice to any person (not just news media) who submits an annual request, via email or website posting

Makes education records of students at state educational institutions confidential under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, and allows agencies to withhold personal information about minors participating in activities at state educational institutions

Creates an education fund from collected civil penalties to support the public access counselor's training program for public officials and public education on access rights, with defenses available for individuals who relied on legal counsel or attorney general opinions