HB 1267: prohibiting school district attorneys and non-school personnel from questioning students without their parent or guardian present.
HB 1267 status: To Governor — Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall HB 1267 Become Law: RC 24Y-0N, Veto Overridden by necessary two-thirds vote; 08/19/2026; SJ 15 (updated Aug 19, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialA new bill in the House would stop lawyers and outside investigators from questioning students at school unless a parent or guardian is there with them.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Increased clarity on legal standards may reduce district liability risk.
Risks
- Potential increased administrative and legal costs for school districts to maintain compliance.
Society
Benefits
- Strengthens parental rights and due process for minors in school settings.
- Provides clear procedural guardrails against unauthorized interrogations.
Risks
- Potential for administrative delays in urgent or sensitive school-based investigations.
- Risk of policy inconsistency across different school districts.
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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highhigh
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Potential conflict with emergency child safety protocols if school board policies are overly restrictive.
Implementation success depends on the specific language adopted by individual local school boards.
Where it stands
Introduced
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CurrentNotwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall HB 1267 Become Law: RC 24Y-0N, Veto Overridden by necessary two-thirds vote; 08/19/2026; SJ 15
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