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AI Summary
This bill mandates classroom door locks, intercom systems, perimeter monitoring, and a facial recognition pilot program for school safety in Hawaii.
Business Impact
If you operate a school in Hawaii, you must implement a facial recognition pilot program by July 1, 2020, or risk non-compliance with state regulations.
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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
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What This Means
Senate Bill 764 focuses on enhancing school safety in Hawaii through various measures, including the installation of locks and intercom systems. A key component is the establishment of a facial recognition pilot program to assess its effectiveness in improving security.
Key Provisions
- All classroom doors must have interior locks by January 1, 2020.
- All school locations must be connected via an intercom system.
- School perimeters not secured by barriers must be monitored.
- The Department of Education may establish an emergency management plan aligned with federal guidelines, requiring annual updates.
- A facial recognition pilot program must be implemented by July 1, 2020.
- A report on the pilot program's findings is due by January 2022.
- Mandatory emergency preparedness training and drills are required.
Latest Legislative Action
Re-Referred to HHS/EDU, WAM/CPN.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 7)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| AQUINO | Primary |
| CHANG | Primary |
| FEVELLA | Primary |
| HASHIMOTO | Primary |
| KANUHA | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Equip all classroom doors with interior locks
Who: Department of Education
Deadline: 2020-01-01
Penalty: Non-compliance may result in regulatory action.
Who: Department of Education
Deadline: 2020-01-01
Penalty: Non-compliance may result in regulatory action.
Establish and implement a facial recognition pilot program
Who: Department of Education
Deadline: 2020-07-01
Penalty: Non-compliance may result in regulatory action.
Who: Department of Education
Deadline: 2020-07-01
Penalty: Non-compliance may result in regulatory action.
Full Legal Analysis
Senate Bill 764 requires the Hawaii Department of Education to implement several safety measures in schools, including equipping all classroom doors with interior locks by January 1, 2020, and connecting all school locations via an intercom system. Additionally, the bill mandates monitoring of school perimeters not secured by physical barriers. A significant aspect of the bill is the establishment of a school safety facial recognition pilot program, which aims to assess the viability and effectiveness of facial recognition technology in enhancing school security. This program must be implemented by July 1, 2020, and will evaluate various criteria, including privacy and security concerns. The pilot program is set to conclude on June 30, 2022, with a report due to the legislature shortly thereafter. The Department of Education may establish an emergency management plan aligned with federal guidelines, which requires annual updates. The bill also mandates emergency preparedness training and drills.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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