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Florida School Recording Laws: Classroom, Campus, and Student Privacy (2026)
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Florida's all-party consent law (Fla. Stat. 934.03) applies on school campuses, making it a felony to secretly record private conversations between students, teachers, or staff. Federal law (FERPA, 20 U.S.C. 1232g) separately restricts how schools may share recordings that identify students.
Recording in Florida schools involves a web of federal and state laws that protect student privacy, educator rights, and institutional interests. Florida's all-party consent law (F.S. 934.03) applies on school campuses just as it does everywhere else in the state. Beyond that, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Florida's classroom camera statute (F.S. 1003.574), and individual school district policies all affect who can record what and when.
This guide covers the rules for K-12 schools, colleges, and universities across Florida.
F.S. 934.03 on School Campuses
The All-Party Consent Rule in Schools
Florida's wiretapping statute makes no exception for educational settings. The all-party consent requirement applies to:
- Conversations between students
- Conversations between students and teachers
- Parent-teacher conferences
- Staff meetings and administrative discussions
- Phone calls made to or from school offices
- Any private conversation on school grounds
Secretly recording any of these conversations is a third-degree felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine. This applies to students, parents, teachers, administrators, and any other person on campus.
When School Recording Is Legal
Recording on school campuses is legal when:
- All parties to a conversation consent before recording begins
- The recording takes place in a public setting where no one has a reasonable expectation of privacy (such as a public school board meeting)
- The recording is authorized by law under specific statutes (such as F.S. 1003.574 for special education classrooms)
- Video-only recording captures visual scenes without private oral communications
Video Cameras in Special Education Classrooms (F.S. 1003.574)
The Classroom Camera Program
Florida Statute 1003.574 establishes a program for video cameras in "self-contained classrooms" in public schools. As written, the statute defines "school district" as Broward County Public Schools, so this entitlement currently applies only to schools within Broward County, not statewide. A self-contained classroom is one where a majority of students in regular attendance receive special education services and are assigned to the classroom for at least 50 percent of the instructional day.
Key Provisions
Parental request: A school district (currently defined by the statute as Broward County Public Schools) must provide a video camera to any school with a self-contained classroom upon the written request of a parent of a student in that classroom.
Camera capabilities: Video cameras must be capable of monitoring all areas of the self-contained classroom and recording audio from all areas of the classroom, including any room attached to the classroom that is used for other purposes.
Privacy protections: Cameras may not monitor restrooms or any other area where a student changes clothes. An exception exists for monitoring the entryway, exitway, or hallway outside such areas due to the layout of the classroom.
Access to recordings: Parents may request to review recordings involving their child. Schools must make recordings available within a reasonable time. The statute requires schools to conceal the identity of any uninvolved student who appears in a recording made available for viewing, including blurring the student's face, and requires that recordings made available after a request include accompanying audio.
Retention: Recordings must be retained for a minimum period established by the school district. If a parent files a complaint or a review is pending, recordings must be preserved until the matter is resolved.
Current Status of the Pilot Program
F.S. 1003.574 has not been amended since its original 2021 enactment (History: s. 2, ch. 2021-140). The section heading still reads "Video cameras in public school classrooms; pilot program," and the text describes the program as running for a period of 3 school years beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, a window that has since passed. The statute has not been repealed or extended in the text, so it remains part of the Florida Statutes, but there is no 2025 amendment making it permanent and no requirement anywhere in the statute for a district school board to vote on adopting a policy. The concealment/blurring requirement for uninvolved students and the requirement that audio accompany any released recording were both part of the original 2021 text, not later additions.
FERPA and Student Privacy
What FERPA Protects
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g), administered by the U.S. Department of Education, protects the privacy of student education records. Under FERPA:
- Schools may not disclose personally identifiable information from education records without written parental consent (or student consent for students 18 and older)
- Parents have the right to inspect and review their child's education records
- Schools must have policies in place to protect student information
How FERPA Applies to School Recordings
A recording becomes an "education record" under FERPA when it is:
- Directly related to a student, AND
- Maintained by an educational agency or institution or by a party acting on behalf of the agency
This means:
- Security camera footage that identifies specific students and is maintained by the school is an education record
- Classroom recordings that capture identifiable student behavior or performance may be education records
- A student's personal recording of a friend in class, which the school does not maintain, is generally not an education record
FERPA and Recording Requests
When parents request access to school recordings (such as security footage or classroom video), the school must balance:
- The requesting parent's right to see records directly related to their child
- Other students' privacy rights (the recording may also capture other identifiable students)
- State law requirements (F.S. 1003.574 for special education classroom recordings)
Schools often redact or blur the identities of other students in recordings before providing access to a requesting parent.
Recording School Board Meetings
Sunshine Law Protection
Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law (F.S. 286.011) applies to school board meetings. Citizens have the right to:
- Attend all public school board meetings
- Record meetings using nondisruptive audio and video devices
- Access meeting minutes and any recordings made by the school board
The Florida Attorney General has confirmed that public boards cannot prohibit citizens from recording public meetings. This includes regular school board meetings, workshops, special sessions, and public hearings.
What Cannot Be Recorded
Certain school board proceedings may be closed to the public, including:
- Executive sessions to discuss pending litigation (under limited circumstances)
- Discussions involving student disciplinary matters where student privacy is protected by FERPA
- Negotiations with employee unions under specific statutory provisions
During closed sessions, recording is not permitted.
University and College Classroom Recording
Institutional Policies
Florida's public universities and colleges typically have institutional policies governing classroom recording. Common provisions include:
- Students may record class lectures for personal study purposes
- Recording of student presentations, clinical demonstrations, and lab sessions may be restricted
- Recording of class discussions and interactive exercises may require additional consents
- Published recording policies appear in syllabi and student handbooks
Publication of Classroom Recordings
Florida law (F.S. 1004.097) restricts the publication of classroom recordings without consent. Publishing unauthorized recordings of a classroom lecture can expose the publisher to civil liability. The statute creates a cause of action for the recorded instructor, with potential damages of up to $200,000 for unauthorized publication of classroom recordings.
This means:
- Students can record lectures for personal review
- Students cannot post lecture recordings on social media, YouTube, or other public platforms without the instructor's consent
- Sharing recordings with other students in the same class is generally permitted under most institutional policies
- Distributing recordings outside the class for commercial purposes is prohibited
Students with Disabilities
Students with documented disabilities who need to record lectures as a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act have the right to do so. Schools must provide this accommodation when it is identified in the student's disability services plan, and the instructor cannot refuse.
K-12 Student Use of Recording Devices
Cell Phones and Recording in Class
Individual school districts in Florida set their own policies regarding student use of cell phones and recording devices. Common approaches include:
- Complete bans: Some districts prohibit all cell phone use during the school day
- Teacher discretion: Some districts allow individual teachers to set recording policies for their classrooms
- Limited permission: Some districts allow recording for educational purposes with teacher approval
Regardless of district policy, Florida's all-party consent law still applies. A student who secretly records a private conversation with a teacher or classmate commits a felony under F.S. 934.03.
Governor DeSantis 2023 Phone Ban
In 2023, Governor DeSantis signed legislation requiring school districts to adopt policies banning student cell phone use during instructional time. While the primary focus was on reducing distractions, this legislation also has implications for recording:
- Students cannot use phones to record during class time in districts that have implemented the ban
- Recording before and after school hours may still be subject to individual district policies
- The ban does not change the underlying all-party consent requirement of F.S. 934.03
School Security Cameras
Legal Framework
Florida school districts operate extensive security camera networks on campuses. These systems are governed by:
- District policies: Each school district adopts policies for camera placement, monitoring, and footage retention
- FERPA: Footage that identifies students is subject to FERPA privacy protections
- F.S. 810.145 (digital voyeurism): Makes it a crime to use an imaging device to secretly view, broadcast, or record a person who is dressing, undressing, or privately exposing the body, without that person's knowledge and consent, where the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy (a place such as a bathroom or changing room), for purposes the statute lists such as amusement, sexual gratification, profit, or degrading the person
- F.S. 934.03: Audio-capable cameras require compliance with the all-party consent rule
Common Placements
School security cameras are typically located in:
- Hallways, stairwells, and common areas
- Building entrances and exits
- Parking lots and bus loading zones
- Cafeterias and gymnasiums
- Outdoor common areas and athletic facilities
Sensitive Placements
No single Florida statute lists every place a school security camera is barred. Placement in sensitive areas is set by district policy and limited by the laws above:
- Student restrooms, locker rooms, and changing areas: secretly recording someone dressing, undressing, or privately exposing the body in these spaces can be digital voyeurism under F.S. 810.145, and F.S. 1003.574 bars special education classroom cameras from monitoring restrooms or areas where students change clothes
- Private counseling offices and areas where students receive medical treatment: an audio-capable camera that captures private conversations there must comply with the all-party consent rule of F.S. 934.03, and footage identifying students is subject to FERPA
Recording School Sports and Events
Parents and spectators generally have the right to record public school sporting events, concerts, plays, and other public performances. These events take place in settings where participants and attendees have a diminished expectation of privacy.
However:
- Schools may impose reasonable restrictions on recording equipment (no tripods blocking walkways, no professional lighting rigs)
- Some events may have specific recording policies (especially performances of copyrighted material)
- Recording other families' children at school events and sharing those recordings without consent may create privacy concerns, though it is not automatically illegal in a public setting
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can students record their teachers in Florida?
Only with the teacher's consent. Florida's all-party consent law (F.S. 934.03) applies in schools. A student who secretly records a private conversation with a teacher commits a third-degree felony. University students may record lectures under institutional policies for personal use, but publishing those recordings without the instructor's consent can result in civil liability.
Can parents request security camera footage from their child's school?
Parents can request recordings that are directly related to their child under FERPA. Schools must provide access within a reasonable time. However, if the footage also captures other identifiable students, the school may redact or blur those students' images to protect their privacy rights before releasing the footage.
Are cameras allowed in special education classrooms in Florida?
Yes, within Broward County. Under F.S. 1003.574, a school district (defined in the statute as Broward County Public Schools) must provide video cameras in self-contained special education classrooms upon the written request of a parent. The cameras must capture both video and audio of the entire classroom. The statute has not been amended since its 2021 enactment; there was no 2025 amendment.
Can I record a school board meeting in Florida?
Yes. Florida's Sunshine Law (F.S. 286.011) guarantees the right to attend and record public school board meetings. The school board cannot prohibit citizens from using nondisruptive recording devices. This includes regular meetings, workshops, and public hearings.
Can my child be disciplined for recording at school in Florida?
Yes. Schools can discipline students for violating school policies on cell phone use and recording devices. Additionally, if a student secretly records a private conversation, they face criminal liability under F.S. 934.03 regardless of their age. Many Florida school districts have implemented cell phone bans during instructional time following 2023 legislation.
Updates
Corrected the description of Florida Statute 810.145, which criminalizes secretly recording a person dressing, undressing, or exposing the body in a private place, rather than setting a general list of places where school cameras are banned.
Removed a fabricated '2025 amendments' narrative for F.S. 1003.574: the classroom-camera statute has not changed since its 2021 enactment, is still titled a pilot program, and has no school-board-vote requirement; also added the missing citation for the $200,000 unauthorized-lecture-recording-publication damages figure (F.S. 1004.097).
Independently fact-checked against the cited primary sources; governing law re-checked for recent changes
Corrected F.S. 1003.574's scope (the statute currently defines "school district" as Broward County Public Schools only, not statewide) and fixed an inverted claim about the 2025 amendments: the law requires concealing an uninvolved STUDENT's identity in released recordings, not an employee's.
Governing law re-checked for recent changes
Title updated to 2026. F.S. 1003.574 remains unamended since its 2021 enactment (History: s. 2, ch. 2021-140); it is still titled a pilot program with no school-board-vote requirement in the text. Corrected a fabricated 2025-amendment narrative that had claimed the program was made permanent.
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The Law Behind This Article
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Florida Statutes
§ 934.03Interception and disclosure of wire, oral, or electronic communications prohibited.In forcecited in 53 of our articles
(1) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, any person who:(a) Intentionally intercepts, endeavors to intercept, or procures any other person to intercept or endeavor to intercept any wire, oral, or electronic communication; (b) Intentionally uses, endeavors to use, or procures any other person to use or endeavor to use any electronic, mechanical, or other device to intercept any oral communication when:1. Such device is affixed to, or otherwise transmits a signal through, a wire, cable, or other like connection used in wire communication; or 2.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-09-23 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.fl.us
Cited in 74 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
In the courts (editorial summary, independently checked):State v. Walls (1978) held that recording an in-home oral communication without the consent of all parties violated section 934.03 and required suppression, and State v. Inciarrano (1985) held the statute protects only communications uttered with a reasonable expectation of privacy.
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- State v. Walls (Supreme Court of Florida 1978, 356 So. 2d 294)✓An extortion victim secretly recorded threats made to him in his own home; the court held that was a protected oral communication, that recording it without every party's consent violated Section 934.03, and that Section 934.06 barred using the tape as evidence.
- SHARRON TASHA FORD v. CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH (District Court of Appeal of Florida 2021)“…ng oral communications in violation of the wiretap statute, section 934.03, Florida Statutes (2009), and for obstructing without vio…”
- State v. Calhoun (Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuits of Florida 1984, 7 Fla. Supp. 2d 3)“…hall not be violated” . . . (emphasis mine) Furthermore, section 934.03, Florida Statutes, makes it unlawful for *6 any person (…”
Identified automatically from the court opinions citing this section — not a ranking of which case controls.
Also relied on in: Florida Recording Laws (2026): All-Party Consent Rules, Florida Dashcam Laws: Rules for Dashboard Cameras (2026), Can an Employer Record Conversations Without Consent? (2026)
§ 1002.22Education records and reports of K-12 students; rights of parents and students; notification; penalty.In force
(1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term:(a) “Agency” means any board, agency, or other entity that provides administrative control or direction of or performs services for public elementary or secondary schools, centers, or other institutions as defined in this chapter. (b) “Institution” means any public school, center, institution, or other entity that is part of Florida’s education system under s. 1000.04(2), (4), and (5). (2) RIGHTS OF STUDENTS AND PARENTS.—The rights of students and their parents with respect to education records created, maintained, or used by public educational institutions and agencies shall be protected in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 U.S.C. s. 1232g, the implementing regulations issued pursuant thereto, and this section.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-28 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.fl.us
Cited in 2 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2010
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- WFTV, Inc. v. School Bd. of Seminole (District Court of Appeal of Florida 2004, 874 So. 2d 48)“…ffective January 7, 2003. Section 228.093 was recodified as section 1002.22, Florida Statutes (2002). The 2002 recodification did not…”
- Department of Health v. Poss (District Court of Appeal of Florida 2010, 45 So. 3d 510)“…2002-387, section 1058, Laws of Florida, and recodified as section 1002.22, Florida Statutes (2002). Section 1002.22, in turn, was s…”
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§ 1003.574Video cameras in public school classrooms; pilot program.In force
Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, the Video Cameras in Public School Classrooms Pilot Program is created for a period of 3 school years.(1) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Incident” means an event, a circumstance, an act, or an omission that results in the abuse or neglect of a student by:1. An employee of a public school or school district; or 2. Another student. (b) “School district” means the Broward County Public Schools. (c) “Self-contained classroom” means a classroom at a public school in which a majority of the students in regular attendance are provided special education services and are assigned to one or more such classrooms for at least 50 percent of the instructional day. (2)(a) A school district shall provide a video camera to any school with a self-contained classroom upon the written request of a parent of a student in the classroom. (b) Within 30 days after receipt of the request from a parent, a video camera shall be operational in each self-contained classroom in which the parent’s student is in regular attendance for the remainder of the school year, unless the parent withdraws his or her request in writing.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-28 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.fl.us
§ 1004.097Free expression on campus.In force
(1) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited as the “Campus Free Expression Act.” (2) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term:(a) “Commercial speech” means speech in which the individual is engaged in commerce, the intended audience is commercial or actual or potential consumers, and the content of the message is commercial. (b) “Free-speech zone” means an area on a campus of a public institution of higher education which is designated for the purpose of engaging in expressive activities. (c) “Material and substantial disruption” means any conduct that intentionally and significantly hinders another person’s or group’s expressive rights. The term does not include conduct that is protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and Art. I of the State Constitution, including, but not limited to, lawful protests and counter-protests in the outdoor areas of campus or minor, brief, or fleeting nonviolent disruptions that are isolated or brief in duration.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-28 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.fl.us
§ 286.011Public meetings and records; public inspection; criminal and civil penalties.In forcecited in 6 of our articles
(1) All meetings of any board or commission of any state agency or authority or of any agency or authority of any county, municipal corporation, or political subdivision, except as otherwise provided in the Constitution, including meetings with or attended by any person elected to such board or commission, but who has not yet taken office, at which official acts are to be taken are declared to be public meetings open to the public at all times, and no resolution, rule, or formal action shall be considered binding except as taken or made at such meeting. The board or commission must provide reasonable notice of all such meetings. (2) The minutes of a meeting of any such board or commission of any such state agency or authority shall be promptly recorded, and such records shall be open to public inspection. The circuit courts of this state shall have jurisdiction to issue injunctions to enforce the purposes of this section upon application by any citizen of this state. (3)(a) Any public officer who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a noncriminal infraction, punishable by fine not exceeding $500.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-28 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.fl.us
Cited in 115 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2023
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Town of Palm Beach v. Gradison (Supreme Court of Florida 1974, 296 So. 2d 473)“…nsidered binding except as taken or made at such meeting." Fla. Stat. § 286.011 , F.S.A. The only question to be dete…”
- City of Miami Beach v. Berns (Supreme Court of Florida 1971, 245 So. 2d 38)“…ment." We must first determine whether the provisions of Fla. Stat. § 286.011 , F.S.A., supersedes or repeals Fla. S…”
- Wood v. Marston (Supreme Court of Florida 1983, 442 So. 2d 934)“…At issue is the applicability of Florida's Sunshine Law, section 286.011, Florida Statutes (1979), to a faculty committee which se…”
Identified automatically from the court opinions citing this section — not a ranking of which case controls.
Also relied on in: Florida Audio Recording Laws: All-Party Consent Rules and Penalties (2026), Florida Laws on Recording Police: Halo Law and Your Rights (2026), Florida Laws on Recording in Public: Your Rights and Limits (2026)
§ 810.145Digital voyeurism.In forcecited in 17 of our articles
(1) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Broadcast” means electronically transmitting a visual image or visual recording with the intent that it be viewed by another person. (b) “Family or household member” has the same meaning as in s. 741.28. (c) “Imaging device” means any mechanical, digital, or electronic viewing device; still camera; camcorder; motion picture camera; or any other instrument, equipment, or format capable of recording, storing, or transmitting visual images of another person. (d) “Position of authority or trust” means a position occupied by a person 18 years of age or older who is a relative, caregiver, coach, employer, or other person who, by reason of his or her relationship with the victim, is able to exercise undue influence over him or her or exploit his or her trust. (e) “Privately exposing the body” means exposing a sexual organ.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-08-31 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.fl.us
Cited in 3 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2024
In the courts (editorial summary, independently checked):Kenneth Isaac Parkerson v. State of Florida (2015) rejected a facial overbreadth challenge to section 810.145, holding the video voyeurism statute regulates conduct, not pure speech. Clemen v. Surterra Holdings, Inc. (2024) drew on its privacy definition and exemption for clearly visible cameras when dismissing an intrusion claim.
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Kenneth Isaac Parkerson v. State of Florida (District Court of Appeal of Florida 2015, 163 So. 3d 683)✓A man caught watching people inside their homes, once carrying a camera, argued Florida's video voyeurism statute was facially overbroad because it could reach journalists and investigators; the court held section 810.145 is not overbroad and affirmed his convictions.
- Clemen v. Surterra Holdings, Inc. (District Court, M.D. Florida 2024)✓A worker sued over cameras aimed at a workplace changing area; dismissing her intrusion on seclusion claim, the court drew on section 810.145's privacy definition and its exclusion for obvious cameras, and found no authority making an alleged violation outrageous per se.
- Keith Taig v. City of Vero Beach (Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit 2023)✓A spa customer recorded by covert police cameras installed under a court order argued Florida statutes including section 810.145 gave officers clear notice of customers' privacy rights; the court held those state statutes do not clearly establish a federal constitutional right.
Identified automatically from the court opinions citing this section — not a ranking of which case controls.
Also relied on in: Is It Illegal to Video Record Someone Without Their Consent? (2026), Florida Landlord-Tenant Recording Laws: Cameras and Privacy Rules (2026), Florida Security Camera Laws: Home, Business, and HOA Rules (2026)
United States Code Title 20
§ 1232gFamily educational and privacy rightsIn forcecited in 29 of our articles
No funds shall be made available under any applicable program to any educational agency or institution which has a policy of denying, or which effectively prevents, the parents of students who are or have been in attendance at a school of such agency or at such institution, as the case may be, the right to inspect and review the education records of their children. If any material or document in the education record of a student includes information on more than one student, the parents of one of such students shall have the right to inspect and review only such part of such material or document as relates to such student or to be informed of the specific information contained in such part of such material. Each educational agency or institution shall establish appropriate procedures for the granting of a request by parents for access to the education records of their children within a reasonable period of time, but in no case more than forty-five days after the request has been made.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-09-03 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at uscode.house.gov
Cited in 981 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
In the courts (editorial summary, independently checked):Courts have held Section 1232g is enforced by the Secretary of Education, not by suit. Gonzaga University v. Doe (2002) held FERPA's nondisclosure provisions create no personal rights enforceable under 42 U.S.C. 1983. Kate Frazier v. Fairhaven School Committee (2002) held FERPA confers no private right of action, express or implied.
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Goss v. Lopez (Supreme Court of the United States 1975, 419 U.S. 565)“…ucation Amendments of 1974, Pub. L. 93-380, 88 Stat. 571, 20 U. S. C. § 1232g (1970 ed., Supp. IV), adding § 438 to t…”
- Gonzaga University v. Doe (Supreme Court of the United States 2002, 536 U.S. 273)✓A university official told the state teacher-licensing agency about sexual misconduct allegations against a student, who then lost the affidavit he needed to teach; the Supreme Court held FERPA's nondisclosure provisions create no personal rights enforceable under section 1983.
- Foster Children v. Jeb Bush, Kathleen Kearney, Chuck Bates, Robert Williams, Ester Tibbs (Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit 2003, 329 F.3d 1255)“…Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), 20 U.S.C. § 1232g. In FERPA Congress directed the Secreta…”
Identified automatically from the court opinions citing this section — not a ranking of which case controls.
Also relied on in: Alaska School Recording Laws: Student Privacy, FERPA, and Classroom Rules (2026), Arkansas School Recording Laws: Student Privacy, FERPA, and Classroom Rules (2026), DC School Recording Laws: Student Privacy, FERPA, and Classroom Rules (2026)
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Sources and References
- Florida Statute 934.03(flsenate.gov).gov
- Florida Statute 1003.574 - Video Cameras in Classrooms(leg.state.fl.us).gov
- FERPA(studentprivacy.ed.gov).gov
- Florida Statute 286.011 - Sunshine Law(leg.state.fl.us).gov
- Florida Statute 810.145 - Digital Voyeurism(flsenate.gov).gov
- Florida Statute 1002.22 - Student Records(leg.state.fl.us).gov
- Florida Statute 1004.097 - Recording and Photographing Lectures(flsenate.gov).gov
- Florida Statutes s. 810.145, Digital voyeurism (2026)(flsenate.gov).gov