HB 22-1265 Summary

• Continues the Education Data Advisory Committee (EDAC) by repealing its July 1, 2022 sunset date and related repeal provisions in the sunset review statute.

• Requires the EDAC to classify data reporting requests to school districts and public schools into three categories: mandatory (required by statute or rule), required to acquire governmental benefits, or voluntary.

• Mandates the State Board of Education hold a public information session with opportunity for public input if the EDAC's data request designation differs from the Department's final determination, allowing both entities to present their perspectives.

• Implements recommendations from the 2021 sunset report by the Department of Regulatory Agencies regarding the EDAC's operations and oversight of education data requests.