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HB 859·FL·house

Exceptional Students and Video Cameras in Public Schools

FailedFiled Dec 23, 2025
Sponsor: Student Academic Success Subcommittee
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Died in Rules

Mar 13, 2026

Summary

The bill would let parents of students in self‑contained special‑education classrooms request video cameras that record both video and audio. Schools must install the cameras within 30 days, notify all parties, keep recordings for limited periods, and prohibit using the footage for teacher evaluations or hiding staff identities. It aims to increase safety and transparency for students with disabilities.

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