Florida GOP Bill Would Allow Recording Teachers

Miami’s ABC News affiliate reports:

A new bill filed in the Florida Legislature would allow video and audio recordings in school classrooms, forcing teachers to wear microphones and allowing parents to review video of any ‘incidents.’ HB 1055 is sponsored by Fla. Rep. Bob Rommel (R-Naples).

Cameras must be placed at the front of the classroom, capable of monitoring video and audio from all areas except a restroom or other changing areas.

Principals would be in charge of all recordings, which must be kept for three months or “until the conclusion of any investigation or any administrative or legal proceedings.” After that, the video must be destroyed.

Read the full article. In his most recent campaign ad (below), Rommel does the usual wingnut posturing, including firing a long gun.

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