This bill requires the installation and operation of video surveillance equipment on all vehicles used to transport a child with a disability to or from school or school functions, or as part of the child's IEP or 504 plan. The requirement does not apply to transportation provided by the child's parent or legal guardian. Additionally, the bill requires school districts to develop a policy regarding the operation of video surveillance equipment and access to resulting recordings. The policy must address student privacy, who can view the recordings, who has access to the recordings, under what conditions the recordings may be shown or turned over to law enforcement, and how long the recordings will be retained.

The fiscal impact of this bill is indeterminable, but there may be an increase in local expenditures for school districts to comply with the requirement to install video surveillance equipment. The initial costs would include equipment acquisition and installation, as well as ongoing costs for data storage and maintenance/replacement. The exact costs would vary from district to district.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 266:39, 189:6