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SB1239 — IL, US
SB1239 is an AI governance legislation from IL, currently under review. Illinois Senate Bill 1239 proposes new legislative considerations for student biometric data in schools [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill, sourced directly from the issuing authority.
Status & timeline
- Authority / governing body
- Illinois General Assembly
- Chamber
- senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently undergoing legislative process.
Intelligence briefs (1)
legislation
Illinois SB1239: Student Biometric Information in Schools
Illinois Senate Bill 1239 proposes new legislative considerations for student biometric data in schools [1].
This development signals increasing legislative scrutiny over biometric data use, particularly for sensitive populations in educational environments.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently undergoing legislative process.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is SB1239?
- Illinois Senate Bill 1239 (SB1239) concerns the use of student biometric information within educational settings [1]. This legislative proposal is currently undergoing status tracking through the Illinois General Assembly website, indicating its active consideration in the legislative process. The bill's scope appears to target the collection, storage, and application of biometric data pertaining to students. Primary source →
- Why does SB1239 matter?
- This development signals increasing legislative scrutiny over biometric data use, particularly for sensitive populations in educational environments. Primary source →
- Who does SB1239 affect?
- Organizations operating within the Illinois K-12 educational sector, including public and private schools, are potentially affected by this legislation. This primarily impacts functions responsible for student data privacy, IT systems managing student records, and compliance departments overseeing data governance related to biometric identification technologies. Any deployers utilizing AI-powered biometric systems for student monitoring or access control would be in scope. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for SB1239?
- No fixed deadline — currently undergoing legislative process. Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for SB1239?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=1239&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=159057&SessionID=114. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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