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This bill modifies existing laws concerning public education information systems, primarily by establishing new requirements for student information systems and how local education agencies (LEAs), which are school districts or charter schools, manage and exchange student data. Key provisions include mandating that by July 1, 2031, all LEAs must use a student information system that meets specific "compliance requirements" set by the state board, which cover data standards, integration, privacy, and security. The bill also introduces an "authorized interoperable data exchange framework" as a method for LEAs to exchange data with state systems, aiming to improve data flow and reduce the need for LEAs to manage separate platforms. Furthermore, it outlines requirements for capturing and reporting school safety data, establishes a voluntary vendor certification program for student information systems, and sets a phased implementation schedule for these new requirements, with full compliance expected by July 1, 2031. The bill also includes provisions for financial assistance to LEAs to help them meet these new system requirements and outlines enforcement mechanisms, including potential withholding of funds, for non-compliant LEAs. Finally, it updates requirements for student data protection governance and the responsibilities of student data managers to align with these new system mandates.

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