Cameras in Classrooms for Autistic Kids | Newark News

A New Jersey mom is demanding cameras in special education classrooms after her nonverbal autistic son escaped a school van and wandered onto a busy highway—only to discover aides hadn’t secured his harness. Her story sparks a national conversation: why aren’t vulnerable students protected by the same surveillance we see everywhere else? Five states already require classroom cameras, citing safety and accountability, especially for students who can’t speak for themselves. But teachers’ unions warn of misuse for performance reviews and argue funds should go toward better pay and training. As momentum builds across states like Texas and Georgia, New Jersey’s bill faces repeated setbacks—but advocates hope to reintroduce it this fall, insisting cameras offer objective proof to protect both students and educators. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4c3101be327b99dc