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 would allow the Department of Children and Families in Massachusetts to create an electronic system, often referred to as an ‘electronic backpack,’ to store and manage the educational records of children in foster care. The goal is to ensure that foster children have consistent access to their academic history and to streamline the process for schools and caseworkers. This electronic repository would centralize important educational information, improving coordination and support for these students.
Key provisions
- Establish an electronic repository for foster children’s educational records.
- The Department of Children and Families will oversee the system.
- The system will be designed to improve access to educational records.
- The system should facilitate coordination between schools and foster care services.
- The system will include information such as grades, attendance, and special education services.
Who is affected
- Foster children
- Schools
- Department of Children and Families
- Caseworkers
- Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
Notable changes
- This bill creates a new system for managing educational records specifically for foster children.
- It aims to address potential gaps in information sharing between schools and the foster care system.
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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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