§ 10852

It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this chapter to do all of the following:

(a) Build a data system to enable partner entities to share information in a manner that promotes data privacy and security.

(b) Design a data system that minimizes the need for new infrastructure, is adaptable, and is flexible to meet future needs.

(c) Serve students and families by doing all of the following:

(1) Identifying and tracking predictive indicators to enable parents, teachers, health and human services providers, and policymakers to provide appropriate interventions and supports to address disparities in opportunities and improve outcomes for all students.

(2) Creating direct support tools for teachers, parents, advisors, and students.

(3) Enabling agencies to plan for and optimize educational, workforce, and health and human services programs.

(4) Advancing academic and governmental research on improving policies from birth through career.

(d) Improve the quality and reliability of data reported, and ensure consistency of key data definitions.

(e) Identify additional data points and metrics that can be developed and integrated into the data system to support the goals of this chapter.

(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 51, Sec. 14. (SB 75) Effective July 1, 2019.)