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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.
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Introduced
01/06/2021
01/06/2021
In Committee
01/12/2021
01/12/2021
Crossed Over
01/25/2021
01/25/2021
Passed
01/27/2021
01/27/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/28/2021
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)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A954 |
BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A00954&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A00954 |
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