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Colorado Legislature Approves Facial Recognition Technology for School Security Despite Wider Restrictions, SB25-143, SIA

Colorado Legislature Approves Facial Recognition Technology for School Security Despite Wider Restrictions

SB25-143 would allow for narrowly defined safety and security facial recognition technology applications approved by local school boards.

News April 11
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Oregon House Passes Alyssa’s Law to Enhance School Safety with Panic Alarms, panic buttons, HB 3083, Emerson Levy (D-Central Oregon)

Oregon House Passes Alyssa’s Law to Enhance School Safety with Panic Alarms

HB 3083 seeks to equip schools with wearable panic alarms designed to connect school staff members directly with…

News March 27
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South Dakota to Allow Concealed Carry on College Campuses, in Bars, Governor Larry Rhoden, SB 100, HB 1218, HB 1222

South Dakota to Allow Concealed Carry on College Campuses, in Bars

SB 100, HB 1218 and HB 1222 have all been signed into law by South Dakota Governor Larry…

News March 26
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California Considers Closing Loophole Hindering Prosecution of Mass Shooting Threats, Lee Lor, Shoal Creek Elementary School, Darshana Patel

California Considers Closing Loophole Hindering Prosecution of Mass Shooting Threats

Under California law, a credible threat must explicitly target an individual to be actionable.

News March 14
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Texas May Boost Funding for School Security Under HB 3, House Bill 3, House Bill 84, school safety, armed officers

Texas May Boost Funding for School Security Under HB 3

Critics say the funding provided by the state doesn’t cover all of HB 3’s school security requirements.

News February 17
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Utah Board of Education Says Schools Need $500 Million for Security Upgrades, school safety, Utah State Board of Education, HB84

UPDATE: Utah Board of Education Says Schools Need $500 Million for Security Upgrades

HB84 requires Utah schools implement a wide variety of new security measures, but the mandate is significantly underfunded.

News February 10
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California Governor Signs Bill Restricting Cell Phones in Schools, cell phone ban, smartphone ban, AB3216, Phone-Free Schools Act

California Governor Signs Bill Restricting Cell Phones in Schools; Texas Is Considering

California's Phone-Free Schools Act goes into effect July 1, 2026.

News September 26
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With So Many Security Cameras on Campus, How Is Your Organization Protecting Video Privacy? HIPAA, FERPA, video surveillance

How Is Your Organization Protecting Video Privacy?

A growing body of legislation means more schools, hospitals, and institutions of higher education need a tech strategy…

Insights August 19
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Oklahoma AG Orders State Superintendent to Release School Security Funds, Ryan Walters, Attorney General Gentner Drummond

Oklahoma AG Orders State Superintendent to Release School Security Funds

“I pray that your failure to deploy these funds does not result in deadly consequences,” said the Oklahoma…

News August 19
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