AN ACT relating to special education classrooms.

### ONE-SENTENCE SUMMARY This bill requires school districts in Kentucky to install video and audio surveillance systems in self-contained special education classrooms and outlines parental notification and access rights regarding the recordings. ### KEY REQUIREMENTS - Install and maintain video and audio surveillance systems in all self-contained special education classrooms. - Notify parents of each child in the classroom about the surveillance system and their rights within 5 days of installation. - Allow parents of recorded students access to the footage. - Ensure reasonable redaction and segregation of footage to protect student privacy. - Establish a retention schedule for the surveillance footage. - Notify parents of any injuries occurring in the classroom. ### DEADLINES - The bill is currently introduced; the effective date will be determined upon passage. - Compliance with the notification requirement must occur within 5 days after installation of the surveillance system. ### PENALTIES - Specific penalties are not outlined in the bill, but failure to comply with these requirements could lead to legal action or fines as determined by state education authorities. ### SMB IMPACT While this bill primarily affects school districts, small businesses that provide services or products to schools may need to adjust their offerings or contracts to comply with the new surveillance requirements. Additionally, businesses involved in the installation or maintenance of such systems may see increased demand.