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PS 869

Para enmendar la Ley Núm. 85-2018, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de Reforma Educativa de Puerto Rico”, específicamente para añadir un nuevo Artículo 9.12 al Capítulo IX y enmendar el Artículo 9.01 para añadir el inciso (t), con el propósito de prohibir la grabación y publicación de contenidos con estudiantes por personal educativo en planteles escolares o actividades educativas sin consentimiento escrito de padres o encargados radicado ante el Departamento de Educación, en busca de salvaguardar la privacidad, imagen y seguridad de los menores en entornos educativos contra riesgos cibernéticos y de exposición personal.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico prohibits educators from recording or publishing student content without written parental consent to protect minor privacy and prevent cybersecurity risks in schools.

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Bill Summary · PS 869

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 869 amends Puerto Rico's Educational Reform Law (Law 85-2018) to prohibit school personnel from recording or publishing content featuring students without written parental consent filed with the Department of Education. The bill creates new Article 9.12 and amends Article 9.01 to enforce these protections across all school facilities and educational activities.

Why is this important

This addresses growing concerns about student privacy and safety in the digital age, protecting minors from unauthorized documentation that could be shared online or used inappropriately. With increasing use of technology in educational settings, clarifying consent requirements helps establish clear boundaries between educators' documentation needs and students' rights to privacy and image protection.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden: Schools and educators must collect, file, and maintain written consent documentation with the Department of Education for all recordings, potentially creating significant paperwork and compliance infrastructure costs
  • Educational documentation conflicts: The broad prohibition may restrict legitimate educational uses like documenting student achievements, special education evaluations, or incident documentation that educators argue serves educational or safety purposes
  • Enforcement and penalties: The bill doesn't specify enforcement mechanisms, penalties for violations, or how the Department of Education will monitor compliance, leaving implementation details unclear

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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