An Act creating an electronic backpack for foster children’s educational records
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to create an electronic system, often referred to as an ‘electronic backpack,’ to securely store and manage the educational records of children in foster care. The Department of Children and Families would be responsible for establishing and maintaining this repository, ensuring that foster children and their caseworkers have easy access to important academic information. This aims to improve coordination and support for foster youth’s educational needs. The goal is to streamline record-keeping and enhance educational outcomes for this vulnerable population.
Key provisions
- The Department of Children and Families will establish an electronic repository.
- This repository will hold foster children’s educational records.
- Caseworkers and authorized school personnel will have access to the records.
- The system will ensure the security and confidentiality of student information.
- The bill authorizes the Department to develop and implement the electronic backpack system.
Who is affected
- Foster children
- Foster parents
- Child welfare caseworkers
- School districts
- The Department of Children and Families
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Sponsors
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
Cosponsors
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
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