HB 4995: Require the use of video cameras in certain special education classrooms
HB 4995 status: Introduced — Chapter 124, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (updated Jun 29, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis bill would require video cameras to be placed in certain special education classrooms to help keep students safe. It is currently being debated by the House of Representatives.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct environmental risk identified
Economy
Benefits
- Potential reduction in liability-related costs for school districts
Risks
- High initial implementation and ongoing maintenance costs for hardware
- Potential administrative burden for data storage and retrieval
Society
Benefits
- Increased safety and protection for vulnerable special education students
- Enhanced oversight and accountability in classroom interactions
Risks
- Privacy concerns for students and teaching staff in sensitive environments
- Risk of creating an adversarial classroom culture
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Implementation may create significant privacy trade-offs for students and staff
Analysis based solely on a high-level summary
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentChapter 124, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
Committee
UpcomingFloor
UpcomingGovernor
UpcomingEnacted
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