BillTrack50 logo
Free Signup Login
Bill

Bill > A00954

NY A00954

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.

summary

Introduced
01/06/2021
In Committee
01/12/2021
Crossed Over
01/25/2021
Passed
01/27/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/28/2021

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

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.

AI Summary

This bill directs the director of the Office of Information Technology Services to conduct a study on the use of biometric identifying technology, such as facial recognition, in schools. The bill prohibits the use of such technology in public and non-public elementary and secondary schools, including charter schools, until July 1, 2022 or until the Commissioner of Education authorizes its use, whichever occurs later. The study will examine privacy implications, potential impacts on civil liberties and rights, and the effectiveness and accuracy of the technology for school security purposes, among other factors. The bill requires the director to consult with stakeholders and relevant state agencies in preparing the report.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

signed chap.2 (on 01/28/2021)
(1 Companion Bills)

bill text

bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...