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FL S1170

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Education Pre-K - 12

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Parents of students in self-contained special education classrooms may submit written requests to school principals for video camera installation and operation in those classrooms

  • District school boards must adopt policies within 60 days of receiving the first request, establishing criteria for approval or denial, submission windows, designated personnel, and appeal processes

  • Parents are limited to one camera request per student per school year, except upon material change in circumstances as defined by district policy

  • Approved video cameras must be operational within 30 days of written approval and remain operational for the remainder of the school year

  • Schools and districts are prohibited from concealing the identity of employees in video recordings, and any recordings made available to requesters must include accompanying audio

Legislative Description

Education

Last Action

CS by Education Pre-K - 12 read 1st time

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education2/5/2026

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