Bill > HB2303

This bill establishes the Kansas Longitudinal Data Act, creating a new division of longitudinal data within the legislative research department to develop and manage a comprehensive data system that securely links and analyzes education and workforce information. The division will be led by a director appointed by the Legislative Coordinating Council, with the primary goal of collecting, de-identifying, and matching individual-level data from various state agencies, including education, labor, and health departments. The system will create a public online registry of educational and occupational credentials, providing detailed information about various certifications, degrees, and skills while ensuring strict privacy protections. Key features include establishing a secure mechanism to exchange data between participating agencies, conducting research to improve education and workforce outcomes, and creating a transparent, comprehensive database that can help policymakers, students, workers, and employers understand educational and career pathways. The bill includes safeguards to protect personally identifiable information, requires data sharing agreements between agencies, and limits direct data access to authorized personnel. The longitudinal data system is designed to track information from early childhood learning through postsecondary education and employment, with the aim of supporting strategic development of education and workforce initiatives. The act is set to expire on January 1, 2033, and is initially funded with a $3 million appropriation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

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