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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas House members have discussed a proposed ban on school districts requiring their students to use ID badges embedded with locator chips.
The bill by influential Republican Rep. Lois Kolkhorst of Brenham would allow voluntary use of such IDs, but wouldn't let schools mandate it.
Kolkhorst has introduced unsuccessful proposals since 2005 to limit chips in schools.
In detailing her latest bill Tuesday before the House Public Education Committee, Kolkhorst noted that similar tracking chips are used in commodities like cattle. She suggested that Texas youngsters deserve better.
State funding for schools is based on daily attendance, and some districts say the technology helps them provide the most-accurate count of students.
But chips made headlines recently when a San Antonio high school student sued, saying the technology violated her religion.
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Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
Posted: 05/06/13 - SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus. Read More
