Bill > HB1866

This bill, known as "Eli's Law", requires all public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools to install audio recording devices in locker rooms and changing rooms beginning with the 2027-2028 school year. Schools must prominently post signs notifying individuals that audio recordings are being made in these spaces. The bill mandates that these audio recordings must be retained for a minimum of 90 days but no longer than 12 months, unless they are being used as evidence for an alleged wrongdoing. Schools must publish a notice on their website at least 10 days before destroying any recording. Access to these audio recordings will be limited to school administrators or parents/guardians who have a specific allegation of wrongdoing. The law allows schools to use available state funding, including school safety funds, to implement these new audio recording requirements. The primary goal appears to be enhancing student safety by providing a monitoring mechanism in sensitive areas like locker rooms and changing rooms.

Education

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1866&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R