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FL S1472
Bill
AI Summary
- Requires Florida school districts and charter schools to place video cameras with audio recording capability in all "self-contained classrooms" where at least one nonverbal student receives special education services for at least 50% of the instructional day
- Recordings must be retained for at least 3 months, or until the conclusion of any related investigation or legal proceedings, after which they must be deleted or made irretrievable
- Cameras may not monitor restrooms or changing areas, may not be used for teacher evaluations, and schools may not allow regular or continuous monitoring of the footage
- Parents of involved students, school employees involved in an alleged incident, law enforcement, and the Department of Children and Families may request to view recordings within 7 days of a request; identities of uninvolved students must be concealed (e.g., faces blurred)
- Written notice of camera placement must be provided to parents, students, assigned employees, and the school district; violations may be appealed to the State Board of Education, which must hold a hearing within 45 days; effective date is July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Video Cameras in Public School Classrooms
Last Action
Died in Education Pre-K -12
3/8/2024
Full Bill Text
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