Bill > SB399

This bill requires school districts to maintain comprehensive records of interdistrict transfer requests, including detailed demographic and educational information about students who transfer in and out of the district. Specifically, districts must track the number of transfer requests granted, denied, or withdrawn, and collect data such as students' race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, eligibility for free or reduced-price meals, foster youth status, homeless status, school district of origin, English learner classification, and special education needs. Districts must also record the self-reported reasons for transfer requests. By June 30 of each year, districts will be required to submit this information to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, who will then post the aggregated data on the department's website by August 1. The bill aims to increase transparency around interdistrict transfers and provide a more comprehensive understanding of student mobility. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that implementing these requirements creates additional costs for school districts, the state will provide reimbursement for those expenses, ensuring that districts are not financially burdened by the new reporting requirements.

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