Cameras in the Classroom

LETTER OF NOTIFICATION OF CAMERAS PURSUANT TO TEXAS EDUCATION CODE  29.022

Video Camera

Texas Education Code 29.022 provides that video surveillance cameras, on request by a parent, trustee, or staff member, shall be placed in self-contained classrooms or other special education settings in which a majority of the students in regular attendance are (i) provided special education and related services and (ii) assigned to a self-contained classroom or other special education setting. 

A request for video surveillance cameras can be obtained from campus principal, who determines if the particular classroom is eligible for cameras.

Video recordings of a student made according to Texas Education Code 29.022 are confidential and may not be released or viewed except as provided by Texas Education Code 29.022 (i) or 29.022 (j).  Video recordings shall not be used for any purpose other than the promotion of student safety.

Please contact your campus Principal for more information.