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NJ S3883: Requires boards of education to adopt policy on use of surveillance systems with artificial intelligence capabilities.

In Committee New Jersey · 2026–2027 session

Last verified Oct 13, 2026 · official bill text

S3883 · where it stands

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  1. Introduced In committee
  2. Passed first chamber
  3. Passed both chambers
  4. Enacted
  5. Effective
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In one paragraph

New Jersey's S3883 would require a school district board of education, or charter or renaissance school board of trustees, that uses a surveillance system with artificial intelligence capabilities, including video surveillance, x-ray machines and body scanners, to adopt a policy on it and give it to parents and guardians. Introduced March 12, 2026.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

School boards using AI-enabled cameras, x-ray machines or body scanners would need a written policy, signs and parent notice by the first full school year after enactment.

Key provisions

  1. Sec. 1a: The policy must describe the system installed, identify the information collected and explain how the board plans to use it.
  2. Sec. 1a: The policy must address access to the information consistent with student records law and the Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement Between Education and Law Enforcement Officials.
  3. Sec. 1a: The policy must require prominent signage in buildings and on grounds where the system may be used, stating that an AI surveillance system is in use.
  4. Sec. 1b-c: Video surveillance policies must also comply with C.18A:41-9 (P.L.2017, c.119), and the policy must be distributed to parents and guardians.
  5. Sec. 1d: 'Artificial intelligence' covers technologies that perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, translation and generative AI.
  6. Sec. 2: Takes effect immediately and first applies to the first full school year after enactment; no penalties are stated.

Latest legislative action

Mar 12, 2026. Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

Sponsors

NameRoleDistrict
D Sponsor SD-014

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Topics and industries

Related topics

AI in EducationAI Privacy

Affected industries

EducationTechnology

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