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Directs the director of the office of information technology services to conduct a study on the use of biometric identifying technology; prohibits the use of biometric identifying technology in schools until July 1, 2022 or until the commissioner of education authorizes such purchase or…
The bill mandates a study on biometric identifying technology use in public, nonpublic, and charter schools, prohibiting its use until authorized by the education commissioner.
If you operate a school in New York, you must refrain from using biometric technology until authorized or face potential legal issues.
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What This Means
This bill focuses on regulating the use of biometric identifying technology in public, nonpublic, and charter schools across New York. It mandates a comprehensive study to evaluate privacy, civil rights implications, and impacts on different subgroups before any such technology can be utilized. Schools must comply with the prohibition until further authorization is granted by the education commissioner.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits the use of biometric identifying technology in public, nonpublic, and charter schools until authorized by the education commissioner.
- Mandates a study on the implications of biometric technology on privacy, civil rights, and impacts on different subgroups.
- Allows limited use of biometric technology for employee identification with consent.
- Requires public reporting of study findings and recommendations.
- Involves stakeholder consultation in the study process.
- Repeals previous provisions related to biometric technology in education law.
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Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 6)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| AMEDORE | Primary |
| Brad Hoylman-Sigal | Primary |
| KAVANAGH | Primary |
| Luis R. Sepúlveda D | Primary |
| YOUNG | Primary |
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Compliance Checklist
Who: All public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools
Deadline: Until authorized by the education commissioner or July 1, 2022
Penalty: Potential legal issues for non-compliance
Who: Teachers, school administrators, parents, and experts
Deadline: Ongoing until the study is completed
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