Community Forum: RFID Tracking of Students in Government Schools
For the first time since being implemented in August 2012, the “RFID Student Locator Pilot Program” will finally be vetted by parents, students, and community members.
In San Antonio’s Northside Independent School District (NISD), nearly 4,000 children have been issued “Smart ID” badges implanted with an active RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tracking device. NISD has refused to offer a public forum for parents to ask question and voice concerns, so TAG has organized one.
Presentations will be offered by a number of subject matter experts, including Dr. Katherine Albrecht- a Harvard graduate who has done extensive research on RFID, Mike Wade- (RFID manufacturer contracted with NISD), Matt Simpson with the Texas ACLU.
The second half of our event will offer attendees an opportunity to ask questions of our presenters.
All NISD board members (including Dr. Wood, Superintendent) have been invited to this event in addition to the Principals of the schools which have implemented this pilot program.
Leon Valley Community Center
6421 Evers Road
Monday, February 25th
6:30-8:30pm
February 15, 2013 - 8:05 am
I personally have a tendency to go along with pretty much everything that was
composed in “Community Forum: RFID Tracking of Students in Government Schools | Texans
for Accountable Government | Official TAG Website”. Thank you for pretty much all the
actual details.Many thanks,Tonya
March 24, 2013 - 8:12 pm
I’m new to Texas, Not sure the rules surrounding the RFID tags for students. But I do know that students could invoke their rights to not carry identification if it was a concerning issue for them.