Government Transparency Act of 2025.

SB 299, the Government Transparency Act of 2025, requires state agencies, local school boards, community colleges, and area authorities to maintain and publicly disclose general descriptions of employee disciplinary actions - including promotions, demotions, transfers, suspensions, separations, and dismissals - along with the dates and reasons. It specifically mandates that records include a "general description" of these actions (e.g., "failure to follow safety protocols" for a dismissal), but prohibits disclosure of protected health or disability information under HIPAA or the ADA. These descriptions become public only after any administrative appeal period ends or a final decision is made, ensuring privacy while increasing transparency. The bill directly affects all current and former state employees, applicants, and public education entities in North Carolina.