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AI Summary
This bill extends the prohibition on schools using facial recognition services, initially set to repeal on July 1, 2025, with exceptions for safety and educational purposes.
Business Impact
If you operate a school in Colorado, you must develop a policy on facial recognition use by August 12, 2026, or face legal action.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
SB143 extends the prohibition on facial recognition technology in Colorado schools, initially set to repeal on July 1, 2025, allowing exceptions for identifying a missing student or an individual ordered to stay off school property. Schools must develop policies governing its use, ensuring compliance with new regulations.
Key Provisions
- Extends the prohibition on facial recognition services in schools until further notice.
- Allows exceptions for educational purposes and safety-related uses, including identifying a missing student or an individual ordered to stay off school property.
- Requires schools to develop policies on facial recognition technology use.
- Mandates consent for processing biometric identifiers.
- Designates authorized personnel for data processing.
- Provides legal recourse for violations of the act.
Latest Legislative Action
Governor Signed
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 14)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Barbara Kirkmeyer R | Sponsor | SD-023 |
| Cathy Kipp D | Sponsor | SD-014 |
| Dylan Roberts D | Sponsor | SD-008 |
| Judith Amabile D | Sponsor | SD-018 |
| Julie McCluskie D | Sponsor | HD-013 |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 9)
S ·
Senate: House Amendments Concur ·
Apr 4, 2025
35 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
S ·
Senate: House Amendments Repass ·
Apr 4, 2025
35 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
H ·
House: Third Reading Bill ·
Apr 3, 2025
63 Yea
2 Nay
Passed ✓
Amendments (6)
Senate Education Amendment L.002
Adopted
2025-03-05
Senate Education Amendment L.009
Adopted
2025-03-05
Senate Education Amendment L.008
Adopted
2025-03-05
Second Reading Amendment L.011
Adopted
2025-03-13
Second Reading Amendment L.012
Adopted
2025-03-13
Second Reading Amendment L.013
Adopted
2025-04-02
Compliance Checklist
Develop a policy governing facial recognition technology use.
Who: Each school district.
Deadline: By August 12, 2026.
Penalty: Legal action may be taken for non-compliance.
Who: Each school district.
Deadline: By August 12, 2026.
Penalty: Legal action may be taken for non-compliance.
Ensure consent is obtained for processing biometric identifiers.
Who: Schools using facial recognition technology.
Deadline: Ongoing after policy development.
Penalty: Legal action may be taken for non-compliance.
Who: Schools using facial recognition technology.
Deadline: Ongoing after policy development.
Penalty: Legal action may be taken for non-compliance.
Full Legal Analysis
SB143 modifies existing law to extend the prohibition on schools contracting for facial recognition services, which was initially set to expire on July 1, 2025. The bill introduces new exceptions for contracts that are in effect when the act becomes law, or for specific educational and safety-related uses, including identifying a missing student or an individual ordered to stay off school property. Schools are required to develop policies governing the use of facial recognition technology, designating authorized personnel to manage data processing. Non-compliance can lead to legal actions, including temporary restraining orders or injunctions. This law aligns with growing concerns about privacy and the ethical use of AI technologies in educational settings.
Official Source
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