Pupils: foster youth: access to pupil records.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
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Overview
This bill amends California law to ensure foster youth have the same access to their pupil records as other students. Specifically, it requires school districts to provide access to records relevant to a foster youth’s educational interests, including those identified as homeless or unaccompanied youth. The bill also clarifies that access to these records is a state-mandated local program, requiring state reimbursement for related costs.
Key provisions
- Requires school districts to provide access to pupil records for foster youth 14 years or older who meet specific criteria (homeless, unaccompanied youth).
- Defines ‘foster youth’ for the purpose of accessing pupil records.
- Designates access to records as a state-mandated local program, triggering state reimbursement.
- Clarifies the criteria for determining a pupil’s ‘legitimate educational interest’ in accessing records.
- Addresses data sharing through interagency systems, outlining security and access requirements.
- Allows for de-identification of records to facilitate access without parental consent under specific circumstances.
- Specifies circumstances under which access to records is permitted, such as for truancy mediation or criminal investigations.
- Provides for reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for costs associated with implementing the bill.
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