Bill > LB31

This bill requires the State Board of Education to develop a comprehensive model policy by December 1, 2025, governing how school districts use student surveillance, monitoring, and tracking technology. The policy mandates that school districts create a detailed inventory of all surveillance tools, including information about each technology's vendor, cost, privacy protections, data collection and sharing practices, and potential opt-out options for parents. Each school board must then adopt a written policy by May 1, 2026, that aligns with the state board's model policy, ensuring transparency about how student data is collected, used, and protected. The bill acknowledges both the potential benefits of such technologies for educational purposes and school safety, while also emphasizing concerns about student privacy, parental rights, and the responsible use of taxpayer funds. The legislation aims to provide clear guidelines and mechanisms for schools to use surveillance technologies responsibly, with provisions for addressing potential privacy violations and ensuring that such tools do not compromise personal liberties.

Education

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