Proposal to add cameras in seclusion rooms pulled amid questions about storage and oversight
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Summary
A proposal to require cameras in seclusion rooms was removed from current legislation after council members and staff raised questions about resources, storage, and governance; members said they plan to revisit the idea next year once guidelines and district capacity are clarified.
The State Advisory Council discussed the removal of proposed language to require cameras in school seclusion rooms, with a member reporting the provision was taken out of the bill for further work.
"The cameras in the seclusion rooms was taken out," said Committee member (Speaker 2), who urged the council to hold the matter until districts have clear guidelines on storage and access and the necessary resources to implement cameras.
Council members said concerns included who would store footage, how long recordings would be retained and who would have authorized access. Speaker 2 told the group the judges and staff flagged too many unresolved questions and recommended tabling the proposal until specific procedures and support are developed.
Members agreed this issue should remain on the council’s radar and be revisited next year, when the council and districts can propose clearer guidance and resource plans. The discussion did not produce a formal motion or vote; the speaker said the camera language was removed from the current session’s bill.
