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Student RFID Tracking Suspended from School
ewhac writes "As reported earlier, a Sutter County, CA, elementary school unilaterally took the dubious step of forcing students, under penalty of disciplinary action, to wear RFID badges with their name, grade, and photo. The RFID tags were read by sensors placed above classroom and bathroom doors (though the latter had been shut off). The system was ostensibly used to automate attendance-keeping. Well, InCom Corp., the company that provided the tech free of charge to the school, has abruptly pulled out, without explanation. The school superintendant claimed to be, "disappointed," at the development. However, some parents are not mollified, and vow to permanently keep such people-tracking technologies out of their schools."
k, i see no problem with ID badges. my school makes us wear them, if you're caught without one, OCS (on campus suspension) for the rest of the day or 5 bucks for a new one (profits went to the security cameras we just got, thank you), caught passing someone elses off as your own 3 days OCS
i honestly see no problem preparing kids for the real world, name a profession that doesnt require you to wear an ID badge or nametag! i work at a fast food joint in the back and im still forced to wear a nametag.
i am also a strong beleiver in school uniforms (saying alot for a 17 year old)