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Prohibits the use of biometric identifying technology in schools for any reason other than certain specified purposes; adds fingerprint identification of teachers, administrators and students for the purpose of securely logging into a digital device for academic and administrative purpose to…
NY A06720 limits biometric technology in schools, allowing fingerprint logins for academic purposes. Analysis is based on the official description only and may not capture all exceptions.
If you operate in NY schools, limit biometric tech use to specified purposes or face compliance issues.
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New York Bill A06720 restricts biometric technology in schools, permitting fingerprint identification for secure logins. Analysis is based solely on the official description and may not include all exceptions.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits the use of biometric identifying technology in schools for most purposes.
- Explicitly allows biometric technology for certain specified purposes, including fingerprint identification for secure logins to digital devices for academic and administrative purposes.
- Analysis is based solely on the official description, and assumptions about applicability to different types of schools or penalties for non-compliance are speculative. Note that this analysis may not capture all exceptions or details present in the full bill text.
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Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 6)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| David McDonough R | Sponsor | HD-014 |
| Deborah Glick D | Sponsor | HD-066 |
| Emily Gallagher D | Sponsor | HD-050 |
| Maryjane Shimsky D | Sponsor | HD-092 |
| Sarahana Shrestha D | Sponsor | HD-103 |
Compliance Checklist
Who: All public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools.
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment.
Penalty: Potential legal ramifications for non-compliance.
Who: Schools utilizing digital devices.
Deadline: As soon as feasible following enactment.
Penalty: Not specified, but must comply with the law.
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