New York State (Education Law / biometrics ban) — New York Biometrics in Schools Ban (statewide prohibition on facial recognition purchase/use)
New York State (Education Law / biometrics ban) · New York Biometrics in Schools Ban (statewide prohibition on facial recognition purchase/use)
Effective September 2023 following the NYSED Commissioner determination, all New York schools are prohibited from purchasing or using facial recognition technology, making NY the first state with such a comprehensive school ban.
Technical detail
Effective September 2023 following the NYSED Commissioner determination, all New York schools are prohibited from purchasing or using facial recognition technology, making NY the first state with such a comprehensive school ban.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Who must comply: New York State (Education Law / biometrics ban)
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | New York State (Education Law / biometrics ban) |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2023-09-01 |
| Citation | New York Biometrics in Schools Ban (statewide prohibition on facial recognition purchase/use) |
| Topics | education AI · children's online safety · facial recognition · biometric data · consumer data privacy · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | New York bans facial recognition technology in schools | K-12 Dive ↗ |
Related education AI rules elsewhere
- SF5231 · Proposed / pending
- HF5125 · Proposed / pending
- ED AI in Education Report · In effect
- 2026-10347 · Enacted (not yet in effect)
- 2026-07087 · In effect
- 2026-07084 · Enacted (not yet in effect)
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