Senate Bill No. 64, introduced by Senator Hodges, amends existing legislation regarding the use of video and audio recordings from cameras installed in self-contained classrooms for special education. The bill modifies R.S. 17:1948(C)(5)(b) and adds a new provision, R.S. 17:1948(C)(5)(c). The amendments require that both the superintendent or their designee and the parent or legal guardian must be present during the initial viewing of the recordings after a request has been made.

Additionally, the new provision mandates that any individual who views a recording and suspects it shows a violation of state or federal law must report the suspected violation to the appropriate law enforcement agency. This legislation aims to enhance the protection of student privacy while ensuring accountability in the use of recordings in special education settings. The changes will take effect on August 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
SB64 Original: 17:1948(C)(5)