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- Jan 28, 2021Assemblysigned chap.2
- Jan 27, 2021Assemblydelivered to governor
- Jan 25, 2021SenateRETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
- Jan 25, 2021SenatePASSED SENATE
- Jan 25, 2021Senate3RD READING CAL.46
- Jan 25, 2021SenateSUBSTITUTED FOR S893