This bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code to enhance the protection of student data and establish data sharing agreements between schools and the state. Notably, it requires that public schools execute a data sharing agreement with the department as part of their certification process. Additionally, the bill mandates that school districts adopt policies for the protection of student data, which include obtaining permission from the board before sharing data with non-employees and allowing data sharing with state entities under specific agreements that comply with federal and state privacy laws.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that school districts must implement the state student information system as their primary system and enter into a data sharing agreement with the department of public instruction. It also outlines the responsibilities of school district superintendents in compiling lists of individuals and entities with whom student data is shared. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 15.1-07-25.3
Adopted by the House Education Committee: 15.1-06-06, 15.1-07-25.3, 15.1-07-33
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 15.1-06-06, 15.1-07-25.3, 15.1-07-33