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NY A06787
Bill
Status
12/22/2020
Primary Sponsor
Monica Wallace
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AI Summary
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Directs the Education Commissioner to study and report recommendations on biometric identifying technology (including facial recognition) use in public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools by December 1, 2021.
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Requires the Commissioner to evaluate privacy implications, accuracy rates across different demographic groups, effectiveness for school security, data sharing protocols, retention policies, breach risks, and maintenance costs.
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Mandates the Commissioner consult with stakeholders through public hearings and seek input from teachers, administrators, parents, school safety experts, and data privacy specialists before making recommendations.
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Prohibits all public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools, including charter schools, from purchasing or using biometric identifying technology starting with the 2022-2023 school year unless authorized by subsequent state legislation.
Legislative Description
Directs the commissioner of education to conduct a study on the use of biometric identifying technology; prohibits the use of biometric identifying technology in schools until July 1, 2022 or until the commissioner authorizes such purchase or utilization, whichever occurs later.
Last Action
approval memo.53
12/22/2020