An Act creating an electronic backpack for foster children’s educational records
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to establish an electronic ‘backpack’ system to manage the educational records of children in foster care. The system would aim to provide a centralized and accessible location for these records, improving coordination between schools, foster parents, and social service agencies. This would ensure that foster children have consistent access to their academic history and support their educational journey. The goal is to streamline the process of transferring educational information and resources for children in the foster care system.
Key provisions
- Creation of an electronic system for managing foster children’s educational records.
- Centralized storage of academic history, including grades, attendance, and assessments.
- Improved data sharing between schools, foster parents, and social service agencies.
- Potential for inclusion of relevant support resources and services.
- Standardized format for educational records to ensure consistency.
- Focus on accessibility for all stakeholders involved in a foster child’s education.
- Establishment of procedures for updating and maintaining the electronic records.
Who is affected
- Foster children
- Foster parents
- Schools
- Social service agencies
- Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Joseph D. McKenna
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