Prohibits the use of biometric identifying technology in schools except for specific purposes.

New York S09643 amends the state technology law to prohibit the use of biometric identifying technology in schools for any reason other than specified purposes. Schools may use such technology for fingerprint identification of prospective employees, securely logging into digital devices, and identifying employees who have consented to its use. The commissioner of education must issue a report recommending circumstances for authorized use, considering privacy implications, security, and civil rights. The act takes effect immediately.

Prohibits the use of biometric identifying technology in schools except for specific purposes.

New York S09643 amends the state technology law to prohibit the use of biometric identifying technology in schools for any reason other than specified purposes. Schools may use such technology for fingerprint identification of prospective employees, securely logging into digital devices, and identifying employees who have consented to its use. The commissioner of education must issue a report recommending circumstances for authorized use, considering privacy implications, security, and civil rights. The act takes effect immediately.