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AI Summary
This bill prohibits the use of biometric identifying technology in schools, with exceptions for fingerprint identification for teachers, administrators, and students.
Business Impact
If you operate a school in New York, you must cease using biometric technology unless it meets specified exceptions or face penalties.
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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
The proposed legislation aims to ban the use of biometric identifying technology in schools, with exceptions including fingerprint identification for teachers, administrators, and students.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits the use of all biometric identifying technology in schools.
- Allows exceptions for fingerprint identification for teachers, administrators, and students to log into digital devices for academic and administrative purposes.
Latest Legislative Action
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 7)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tony Simone | Primary |
| Alicia Hyndman | Cosponsor |
| David McDonough | Cosponsor |
| Deborah Glick | Cosponsor |
| Emily Gallagher | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Cease using biometric identifying technology unless exceptions apply
Who: All educational institutions in New York
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Who: All educational institutions in New York
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Full Legal Analysis
The bill A 6720 seeks to prohibit the use of biometric identifying technology in schools, which includes technologies that identify individuals based on unique biological traits. The prohibition applies to various types of biometric technologies, except for certain specified purposes such as fingerprint identification for teachers, administrators, and students to securely log into digital devices for academic and administrative purposes.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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