The Brief
- Polk County Public Schools banned smart glasses as more school districts address growing concerns over the technology.
- Hillsborough County Schools and Pinellas County Schools recently added smart glasses in its policy about prohibited devices.
- Experts say this type of technology can pose concerns about privacy and cheating in schools.
BARTOW, Fla. – Polk County Public Schools joined other school districts in the Tampa Bay area by banning Ray-Ban Meta glasses and similar wearable smart technology from classrooms.
Polk County school device ban
What we know:
Polk County Public Schools announced a ban on smart glasses on Friday, after district officials said they’ve seen an increase in students wearing them at school.
“Many of these devices can photograph, record audio or video, livestream, communicate with others, access information, or transmit content without those nearby being aware, or even consenting to being recorded,” the district said in a statement.
The policy change follows similar moves by Hillsborough County Schools and Pinellas County Schools, which both updated prohibited device policies to include smart glasses over the summer.
Classroom cheating and privacy risks
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