AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- STUDENT COMPUTER DEVICE PRIVACY

Summary

The bill prohibits Rhode Island public schools and districts from turning on or viewing audio/video functions or tracking the location of any school‑provided or personal device used for education, unless the student initiates it, a court orders it, or there is an imminent safety threat. If such access occurs, parents and students must receive a written explanation within 72 hours. The measure seeks to safeguard student privacy while preserving limited safety exceptions.

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