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HomeEducation CodeCh. 7§ 10601 California Education Data System

§ 10601 California Education Data System

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§ 10601 California Education Data System

This law sets up a state‑wide education data system that gathers and updates information about students and teachers, and makes sure the data is kept private.

Key Takeaways

  • •The Department runs the California Education Information System.
  • •The system has two pieces: one for student data and one for teacher data.
  • •All data must follow privacy laws like FERPA and California privacy rules.
  • •The Department will write detailed rules to run the system.

Example

A local school sends student test scores, enrollment info, and teacher certification details to the state system each year.

The state puts that information into the two parts of the system – one for students and one for teachers – and uses it to track progress and assign teachers, while following privacy rules so the data isn’t shared improperly.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 10601 California Education Data System

(a) There has been developed by the department the California Education Information System, hereinafter in this chapter called “the system.” The function of the system is to establish, conduct, and by continuous concern keep up to date a basic, integrated, statewide information system for education. (b) The system includes both of the following: (1) The California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System pursuant to Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 60900) of Part 33, which maintains pupil data regarding demographic, program participation, enrollment, and statewide assessments, in addition to data contained in the California Basic Educational Data System, including certificated staff information collected through the Professional Assignment Information Form prepared by the department. (2) The California Longitudinal Teacher Integrated Data Education System developed pursuant to Section 10601.5, which enables analysis of workforce trends, evaluation of teacher preparation programs, and the monitoring of teacher assignments. The California Longitudinal Teacher Integrated Data Education System shall maintain data regarding the certificated workforce that is not maintained in the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System and consolidate data that is collected by state agencies and local educational agencies. (c) Data elements and codes included in the system shall be maintained in compliance with all of the following: (1) Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 49060) of Part 27 and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto. (2) Section 49602. (3) Section 56347. (4) The Information Practices Act of 1977 (Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1798) of Title 1.8 of Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code). (5) The federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1232g) and any federal regulations adopted pursuant thereto. (6) Any other applicable federal or state law that can be interpreted as protecting the privacy and confidentiality of individual pupils or certificated personnel. (d) The department shall adopt regulations to implement this section. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 159, Sec. 1. (SB 19) Effective January 1, 2010.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

educationinformationenrollmentcomplianceteacherregulationthe california longitudinalachievement

Related Statutes

  • § 52164 English Learner Census Requirements
  • § 52164.2 School Census Accuracy Review
  • § 52164.6 English Learner Reclassification Criteria
  • § 52170 English Learner Education Plans
  • § 51778 Work Experience Education Committee

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 10601.
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