Pupils: data reporting: American Indian and Alaska Native pupils.
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Overview
This bill requires California schools to collect and report data on the tribal affiliation of American Indian and Alaska Native students through the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS). Starting in the 2027-28 school year, new students identifying as American Indian or Alaska Native must be recorded, and all students enrolled in the 2026-27 school year who identify as such must also be included. The California Department of Education will provide technical assistance to schools to implement these changes, recognizing that this will likely create a state-mandated local program.
Key provisions
- Requires CALPADS to record the tribal affiliation of new American Indian and Alaska Native students.
- Requires CALPADS to record the tribal affiliation of all American Indian and Alaska Native students enrolled in the 2026-27 school year.
- Sets a deadline of July 1, 2027, for school districts to begin collecting and reporting this data.
- Mandates the California Department of Education to provide technical assistance to schools.
- Designates this as a state-mandated local program.
- Addresses issues of misclassification of American Indian and Alaska Native students due to the way race and ethnicity questions are currently structured.
- Acknowledges the importance of accurate data for resource allocation and culturally responsive programs.
- Provides for state reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for any costs associated with the new requirements.
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