A new bill aimed at safeguarding minors' personal information in Georgia's public schools is gaining traction, following alarming reports of political campaigns illegally entering schools to harvest data. The legislation, introduced by a state senator representing several large school districts, seeks to prevent political candidates from misleadingly engaging with students under the guise of voter registration.

During a recent meeting of the Georgia House of Representatives, the senator highlighted troubling incidents where campaigns targeted students as young as 13, collecting private data without proper authorization. "This bill simply says they can't do that anymore," the senator stated, emphasizing the need for protection against such practices.

The proposed law has garnered bipartisan support, with collaboration from Senate leaders to ensure that legitimate community engagement, such as discussions at football games, remains unaffected. The senator noted that evidence from various school districts, including Fulton and Gwinnett counties, confirmed these unauthorized data collection efforts.

As the bill moves forward, it aims to close loopholes that currently allow political entities to exploit school environments for personal gain. The senator reassured colleagues that the legislation is not aimed at any specific party but is a necessary step to protect the privacy of young students across Georgia.