Bill > A4639

This bill requires boards of education, charter schools, and renaissance school projects that use surveillance systems with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to develop and implement a comprehensive policy governing their use. The policy must include details about the specific surveillance system installed, the types of information being collected, how the collected data will be utilized, and plans for providing access to the information while complying with student record privacy laws. Schools must also post clear signage in prominent locations indicating the presence of AI-enabled surveillance systems and distribute the policy to parents and guardians. The bill defines artificial intelligence as technologies capable of performing tasks typically requiring human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and content generation. The law will take effect immediately and apply to the first full school year following its enactment, aiming to provide transparency and guidelines for the use of advanced surveillance technologies in educational settings.

Business and Industry, Education

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4639