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Education; school districts; collection or use of biometric data by public schools; prohibit. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1136.
AI Summary
HB5044 prohibits Michigan public schools from collecting or using biometric data by adding Section 1136 to the Revised School Code.
Business Impact
If you operate a public school in Michigan, you must cease collecting biometric data immediately to comply with HB5044.
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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
Affected Industries
What This Means
House Bill 5044 seeks to enhance student privacy by prohibiting Michigan public schools from collecting or using biometric data. This affects all school districts under the Revised School Code.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits collection or use of biometric data by public schools (Section 1136)
Latest Legislative Action
Printed Bill Filed 10/03/2013
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Kelly R | Sponsor | HD-094 |
Compliance Checklist
Ensure no biometric data is collected from students during assessments.
Who: School districts and public school academies
Penalty: Potential reputational and operational risks.
Who: School districts and public school academies
Penalty: Potential reputational and operational risks.
Review and update privacy policies to comply with the new regulations.
Who: School administrators
Penalty: Potential reputational and operational risks.
Who: School administrators
Penalty: Potential reputational and operational risks.
Full Legal Analysis
House Bill 5044, introduced in the Michigan Legislature, amends the Revised School Code by adding Section 1136. This bill explicitly prohibits public schools from collecting or using biometric data. The bill does not mention other types of data such as socioeconomic or personally identifiable information, nor does it specify any exceptions or penalties for non-compliance. The focus is solely on the prohibition of biometric data collection and use by public schools, reflecting a legislative intent to safeguard student privacy in this specific area. The bill was introduced by Representative Tim Kelly and referred to the Committee on Education on October 2, 2013.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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Affected Industries
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