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New York · S05140 · 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

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  1. Dec 22, 2020Senateapproval memo.53
  2. Dec 22, 2020Senatesigned chap.349
  3. Dec 11, 2020Assemblydelivered to governor
  4. Jul 22, 2020SenateRETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
  5. Jul 22, 2020SenatePASSED SENATE
  6. Jul 22, 2020Senate3RD READING CAL.779