New York · A06787 · 2019 session
Directs the commissioner of education 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 authorizes such purchase or utilization, whichever occurs later.
Enactedapproval memo.53 · Dec 22, 2020
In plain language
This bill directs the state education commissioner to study the use of biometric identifying technology and temporarily bars schools from using it until mid-2022 or until the commissioner authorizes its purchase or use. It specifically targets facial and other biometric identification systems in K-12 settings.
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Legislative history
27 actions · newest first- Dec 22, 2020Senateapproval memo.53
- Dec 22, 2020Senatesigned chap.349
- Dec 11, 2020Assemblydelivered to governor
- Jul 22, 2020SenateRETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
- Jul 22, 2020SenatePASSED SENATE
- Jul 22, 2020Senate3RD READING CAL.779