Open Records

Under the Georgia Open Records Act (OCGA §50-18-70 to §50-18-77) all public records are available for inspection and copying unless they are specifically exempted from disclosure under the law. If a government agency or custodian of public records withholds a public document from production under an Open Records Request, they will cite the provision of Georgia law that exempts the record from being produced.

All open records requests to inspect or copy records must be made in writing to the Office of Legal Affairs – Open Records Department. The School District will provide information relating to the request, as permissible and applicable by law, within three (3) business days after it has been received by the Office of Legal Affairs – Open Records Department. If production of the information is not possible within that time-frame , the Office of Legal Affairs – Open Records Department will issue correspondence with an explanation.

Please note that DeKalb County School District charges reasonable fees to produce records in accordance with the Georgia Open Records Act.”