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AI Summary
New Jersey requires school boards to adopt policies on AI-enabled surveillance systems.
Business Impact
If you operate AI surveillance in schools, you must adopt a policy by the next school year or face non-compliance.
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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
New Jersey school boards must create policies for AI-capable surveillance systems, detailing usage and compliance with laws.
Key Provisions
- Boards must adopt a policy on AI surveillance systems.
- Policy must include information on the system and data use.
- Signage indicating AI surveillance must be posted.
Latest Legislative Action
Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Carmen Morales D | Sponsor | HD-034 |
| Cody Miller D | Sponsor | HD-004 |
| Dan Hutchison D | Sponsor | HD-004 |
Roll Call Votes
A ·
Assembly Education Committee: Reported with Amendments ·
Dec 18, 2025
9 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
A ·
Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee: Reported with Amendments ·
Oct 21, 2024
7 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Adopt a policy on AI surveillance systems
Who: Boards of education
Penalty: Potential administrative actions or loss of funding
Who: Boards of education
Penalty: Potential administrative actions or loss of funding
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
Assembly Bill A4639 mandates that boards of education in New Jersey develop policies for surveillance systems with artificial intelligence capabilities. These policies must include information about the surveillance systems, the type of data collected, and the intended use of this data. The policy must also outline how the information will be accessed, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws on student records, as well as the Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement Between Education and Law Enforcement Officials. The bill defines 'artificial intelligence' as technologies capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as visual perception and decision-making. The act takes effect immediately and applies to the first full school year following its enactment.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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