Bill > H236

This bill authorizes the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to establish an electronic repository, called an "electronic backpack," to store the educational records of foster children and youth. The electronic backpack will contain information such as the names and addresses of educational providers, the child's grade-level performance, transcript, attendance records, and any individualized education plans. The department will make the electronic backpack available to those authorized to make educational decisions for the child, the child's teachers and school, and any medical providers who need access to the educational information. The department must also collaborate with the Department of Education to develop policies and procedures to ensure the needs of foster children and youth are met in every school district. The department has one year from the passage of the bill to implement the electronic backpack program.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H236