When most people think of security cameras in schools, they picture entrances, hallways, or parking lots. But, in a growing number of U.S states, cameras are moving inside the classroom — specifically into special education settings, where students might not always be able to report what happens to them.

Supporters say the law protects vulnerable children and allows educators to monitor incidents. Critics say it normalizes surveillance and have raised privacy concerns. The classroom camera debate — once hypothetical — has now become law in several states, each implementing it slightly differently, Videoloft reports.

The new normal in school surveillance

National data shows that video surveillance is already a fixture of American education. According to the National Center for Educatio

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