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S2786Introduced in the Senate

Prohibits an educational institution or school district from accessing or using location data for tracking a student's institutional device or personal device, except in limited circumstances.

IntroducedSenate Education

Introduced by Bridget Valverde, District 35

What does this bill do?

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Official description

EDUCATION -- STUDENT COMPUTER DEVICE PRIVACY - Prohibits an educational institution or school district from accessing or using location data for tracking a student's institutional device or personal device, except in limited circumstances.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 8, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Education: Be held for further study · April 8, 2026

10

Yes

0

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

10 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Education

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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