Approximately 1,650 students will receive personal photo ID cards that double as versatile magnetic stripe cards.
ID News Archive for August, 2011
Iowa high school introduces student ID cards
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011Policy changes may give rise to smart credit cards
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
A recent change of course from Visa officials may have a significant impact on the smartcard industry.
Philadelphia making progress with smartcard transit
Monday, August 29th, 2011
The latest reports from a local smartcard working group have revealed potential designs plans for a new fare payment system on Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority rail lines.
Chicago struggles with fare card transition
Friday, August 26th, 2011
The CTA is now working to educate riders on the new reduced fare program and related ID cards.
Illinois debates ID cards for gun owners
Thursday, August 25th, 2011
Illinois legislators and firearm owners are currently debating privacy issues related to state-mandated ID cards.
Smartcard advocate hosts health ID webinar
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
The Smart Card Alliance, a nonprofit advocate for increased understanding and adoption of smartcard technology, will soon turn its focus to the healthcare sector.
Cleveland schools implement new ID card
Monday, August 22nd, 2011
Approximately 42,000 students across 100 Cleveland, Ohio, schools will now have to swipe electronic ID cards for lunch purchases, library book borrowing and several other functions.
Mississippi school district considers biometrics
Friday, August 19th, 2011
By identifying students via fingerprint scanners, lunch line transactions would be faster and more accurate.
Religious exemptions affect ID card efficacy
Thursday, August 18th, 2011
Religious exemptions may jeopardize the validity of the state’s current ID cards.
Iowa county amends ID card process
Wednesday, August 17th, 2011
According to the Clinton Herald, administrators have been issuing optional picture ID cards with gun permits since the start of the year.
