Suburban school district uses license plate readers to verify student residency
Summary
NBC Chicago reports a suburban district uses license plate recognition to verify residency for enrollment, with a contract totaling $41,904 for 36 months. The piece highlights privacy concerns and a case of a family denied enrollment despite documents, raising questions about accuracy and governance of LPR data and who gets access. It demonstrates real-world AI/data-driven surveillance in education and potential civil rights implications.