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AI Summary

This bill prohibits Illinois school districts from acquiring biometric systems and mandates the destruction of existing biometric information.

Business Impact

If you operate a school district in Illinois, you must destroy any existing student biometric information by 30 days after the bill's effective date or face penalties.

State
Illinois
Bill Number
SB1239
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
High
Category
Amendment
Last Action
Apr 11, 2025
Last Verified
May 18, 2026
Data Updated
May 18, 2026
What do these statuses mean? ▼
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

Affected Industries

Education Technology Consumer Protection

Topics How we classify →

AI Privacy AI in EducationCovers AI in student assessment, admissions, or school surveillance. Click to see full definition →

What This Means

Illinois Senate Bill SB1239 aims to restrict the use of biometric systems in schools by prohibiting their acquisition and requiring the destruction of existing biometric data. This legislation impacts school districts and their compliance with data privacy regulations. The bill emphasizes the protection of student biometric information and outlines specific actions that must be taken within a defined timeframe.

Key Provisions

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Compliance Checklist

Destroy all student biometric information
Who: School districts
Deadline: Within 30 days after the effective date of the bill
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance not specified
Ensure third parties destroy biometric information and confirm in writing
Who: School districts with third-party contracts
Deadline: Within 30 days after the effective date of the bill
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance not specified

Full Legal Analysis

Senate Bill SB1239 amends the School Code to prohibit school districts in Illinois from purchasing or acquiring biometric systems, including facial recognition technology, for use on students. It mandates that any school district currently in possession of student biometric information must destroy that data within 30 days of the bill's effective date and provide certified documentation of destruction to the State Board of Education. Furthermore, if a school district has contracted with a third party to handle biometric information, it must ensure that the third party also destroys all biometric data and confirms this in writing. During the 30-day period for destruction, school districts are prohibited from disclosing biometric information unless consent is obtained from the legal custodian of the student or if required by court order. The bill emphasizes the importance of protecting student privacy and aligns with growing concerns about the use of biometric data in educational settings. SB1239 reflects a trend towards increased regulation of data privacy and surveillance technologies.

Official Source

Official Bill Text
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Related Topics

AI Privacy AI in Education

Affected Industries

Education Technology Consumer Protection

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