This bill mandates that school district boards of education that utilize video surveillance systems equipped with artificial intelligence capabilities must adopt a comprehensive policy governing the use of such systems. The policy must include essential information about the surveillance system, such as its benefits and challenges, the type of data collected, how the information will be utilized, and the board's plan for providing access to this information. Additionally, the policy requires the board to post signage in prominent locations within school buildings and grounds where surveillance equipment is in use.
Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the policy must comply with existing laws regarding the establishment of a memorandum of understanding between the school district and local law enforcement concerning video surveillance that can stream live footage. It also requires that the adopted policy be distributed to the parents and guardians of students within the district, ensuring transparency and communication regarding the use of surveillance systems in schools. The act is set to take effect immediately and will apply to the first full school year following its enactment.