The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board on Nov. 6 approved the district’s 2025–26 test-security policy and related policy revisions for exceptional student services, including language about cameras in special-education classrooms.

An online commenter, Cassandra Miller, submitted a written comment read into the record expressing concerns about implementation. Miller wrote that while she appreciated emphasis on positive behavior supports, she had "serious concerns about how the district will ensure that the rights, safety, and dignity of our most vulnerable students are actually protected in practice." She urged transparency through data reporting, stronger oversight and accountability, regular staff retraining in de-escalation and trauma-informed crisis response, family involvement in reviewing incidents, and clearer camera-installation timing and retention policies. Miller added that "A 1 month retention period is not enough if there are delays or disputes" and asked for safeguards to preserve recordings immediately when an allegation of abuse or neglect is raised.

Deputy chief of policy Vicky Silas told the board that the policy changes align the district with state law and cited statute 17:1948 in the discussion. Silas said that, under the law, parents no longer must request cameras in those classrooms and that cameras are being installed "based on funding"; some cameras have already been installed using state funds provided in a prior year, and additional installations will continue as funding becomes available.

Board members discussed training, transparency and implementation. Board member Solei suggested additional proactive education for students about internet and device safety. Board member Powell Lewis asked how much funding is currently available for cameras; district staff said leftover state funds from last year have been used for some installations and further funding is awaited. After discussion, board member Powell Lewis moved to approve the policy revisions; President Stewart seconded and the motion carried.