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This bill amends Texas education law to enhance policies and procedures regarding video cameras in special education classrooms. The legislation requires school districts to provide more comprehensive written notice about video camera placement in special education settings, extending the required retention of video recordings from three to six months. Schools must now notify staff and parents within 10 instructional days of activating a video camera and develop detailed policies for camera placement and operation. The bill mandates that districts provide written information about video camera policies to parents of students in self-contained special education classrooms or settings where students spend at least 50% of their instructional day. Additionally, the bill requires the Texas education commissioner to create a model notification form for parents and establishes specific timelines for responding to video recording requests, including providing a written explanation if a request is denied. The changes will take effect for the 2025-2026 school year, aiming to increase transparency and communication about video monitoring in special education environments.

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