83R1272 EAH-D
	By: Kolkhorst	H.B. No. 101

	A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
	AN ACT
	relating to the use of radio frequency identification technology to
	transmit information regarding public school students.
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
	SECTION 1.  Subchapter Z, Chapter 25, Education Code, is
	amended by adding Section 25.902 to read as follows:
	Sec. 25.902.  CERTAIN MANDATORY STUDENT IDENTIFICATION
	METHODS PROHIBITED.  (a)  In this section, "radio frequency
	identification technology" means a wireless identification system
	that uses an electromagnetic radio frequency signal to transmit
	data without physical contact between a card, badge, or tag and
	another device.
	(b)  A school district may not require a student to use an
	identification device that uses radio frequency identification
	technology or similar technology to identify the student, transmit
	information regarding the student, or track the location of the
	student.
	(c)  A school district may allow the voluntary use of a
	student identification device described by Subsection (b) only if
	authorized by resolution adopted by the board of trustees of the
	district.  A district that allows the voluntary use of a student
	identification device described by Subsection (b) shall provide an
	alternative method of identification for a student on the timely
	written request of a student's parent or guardian.
	(d)  A school district may not penalize a student using an
	alternative method of identification under Subsection (c),
	including restricting or prohibiting the student from
	participating in school or district activities.
	SECTION 2.  This Act applies beginning with the 2013-2014
	school year.
	SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
	a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
	provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  If this
	Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
	Act takes effect September 1, 2013.