The technology is also designed to speed up lunch queues.

“Facial Recognition has been assessed as the optimal solution that will meet all our requirements.”

Earlier this year, the use of facial recognition technology in schoolswas banned in Maine.

“Exciting changes are coming soon for how parents and carers pay for school purchases,” it said.

“If there is a less intrusive way, that should be used,” he said.

CRB Cunningham didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.