FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State °µÍøTV Department Statement on Release of the Use of Biometric Identifying Technology in Schools Report
The Office of Information Technology Services, with assistance from the °µÍøTV, has completed and posted the biometrics report required by Section 106-b. The report considers the potential use of biometric identifying technology, including facial recognition, in public and nonpublic schools. The State °µÍøTV Commissioner will consider the report and its recommendations in determining whether to authorize the purchase or utilization of biometric identifying technology in public schools. A determination will be rendered in the next few weeks.ÌýÌý
The report is available on the .
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