Your K—12 ID program:
now available on mobile.
From transportation to campus access and daily interactions like lunch and library checkout, IDs are the keys to the moments that keep schools running.
Badge Mobile extends school IDs beyond physical cards into a mobile app, giving students quick, secure access to their IDs directly from their phone while giving administrators more flexibility in how IDs are used across campuses based on their unique systems, policies, and student needs.
Together, physical and digital IDs work seamlessly to help districts create ID programs that are safe, consistent, and built to adapt.
Ready when they need it.
Simple, secure sign-in.
Mobile Tap Experience
Use a phone to tap just like an ID card, with audio confirmation of successful or unsuccessful taps.
Works Alongside Physical ID Cards
Support both mobile and physical credentials within the same program.
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Enable fast, secure sign-in through providers like Clever, with optional Face ID.
Aligned with Issued Credential
The mobile badge always reflects the most recently issued credential, keeping physical and digital IDs in sync.
Flexible Rollout
Deploy by school, group, or use case with the ability to expand over time.
iOS Accessibility
Designed with built-in iOS accessibility features to support a wide range of user needs.
Customized for Your District
Every district has its own needs, and not all of them call for a fully digital approach. That’s why Badge is designed to enhance what’s already working — not replace it.
Badge adds flexibility to your existing ID program, so when a card is lost or damaged, access isn’t disrupted. Mobile IDs act as a reliable backup, ensuring quick, secure verification is always within reach when it matters most.
What this means for administrators:
- No disruption to existing workflows
- Flexibility across schools and policies
- Fewer reprints and replacements
- Consistency across campuses
- Scalable rollout over time
Badge doesn't replace physical IDs —
it expands what’s possible.
Capture Every Tap
The CR-One reader supports taps from both Badge Mobile and physical cards, streamlining the most important moments of the school day and delivering actionable insights for administrators.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Badge Mobile replace physical student ID cards?
No. Badge Mobile is designed to work alongside physical student ID cards, not replace them. Physical cards can remain the foundation of a district’s ID program, while Badge Mobile gives students an additional way to access and use their school-issued ID when a mobile option makes sense.
How does Badge Mobile work alongside physical IDs?
Badge Mobile gives students a digital version of their school-issued ID through a mobile app. Districts can continue issuing physical cards while also making mobile credentials available to approved students or groups. This gives schools more flexibility, especially when a student forgets, loses, or damages a physical card.
Which students should have access to Badge Mobile?
That depends on each district’s policies, student needs, and intended use cases. Some districts may choose to start with secondary students, specific campuses, transportation users, or students participating in certain workflows. Badge Mobile does not need to be rolled out to every student at once.
Can Badge Mobile be rolled out gradually?
Yes. Districts can start with a limited rollout before expanding. For example, a district may begin with one school, grade level, department, or use case, then evaluate adoption, support needs, and workflow fit before making Badge Mobile available more broadly.
How do students sign in to Badge Mobile?
Students sign in using the authentication method configured for their district. Badge Mobile supports single sign-on through providers like Clever. Depending on the setup, students may also be able to use device-based access options such as Face ID after signing in.
What happens if a student’s physical card is lost or replaced?
Badge Mobile is tied to the student’s issued credential, so the mobile ID should stay aligned with the student’s current ID record. If a district replaces or updates a student’s physical card, the mobile credential can reflect the most recently issued credential based on the district’s configuration.
What campus workflows can Badge Mobile support?
Badge Mobile can support many of the same ID-based workflows as a physical card, depending on the district’s systems and policies. Potential workflows may include transportation, campus access, lunch, library use, events, and other student services where quick identity verification or credential use is helpful.
What if some students do not have access to a phone?
Badge Mobile does not require districts to move away from physical cards. Students without access to a phone can continue using a physical ID card. This is one reason Badge Mobile is designed as a companion to the physical ID program rather than a full replacement.
How should districts think about phone policies before launching mobile IDs?
Districts should review how mobile IDs fit within existing phone policies before launch. Important questions include where students are allowed to use phones, which grade levels should have access, how staff should respond when a student presents a mobile ID, and whether certain workflows are better suited for physical cards, mobile IDs, or both.
Does Badge Mobile track student location?
No. Badge Mobile does not continuously track student location. Like a physical student ID, it supports approved ID-based interactions when a student uses the credential as part of a district-defined workflow.
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