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New York · A00954 · 2021 session

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 utilization, whichever occurs later.

Enactedsigned chap.2 · Jan 28, 2021

In plain language

This bill directs a state technology office to study the use of biometric identifying technology and temporarily bars schools from using it until mid-2022 or until the education 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

14 actions · newest first
  1. Jan 28, 2021Assemblysigned chap.2
  2. Jan 27, 2021Assemblydelivered to governor
  3. Jan 25, 2021SenateRETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
  4. Jan 25, 2021SenatePASSED SENATE
  5. Jan 25, 2021Senate3RD READING CAL.46
  6. Jan 25, 2021SenateSUBSTITUTED FOR S893