Sec. 3. Improving the use of statewide longitudinal data systems

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From the funds appropriated under section 8 for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible State entities to enable such eligible State entities to improve access to, sharing of, and use of education data to improve student outcomes. Each grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of not more than 5 years. Each eligible State entity that desires to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require.

Such application shall include the following: A list of State agencies whose cooperation will be necessary for the implementation of the grant program, and an assurance of support from— each such agency; the chief State school officer; the Governor of the State; and any other entity that will comprise the eligible State entity. A description of the State's status relating to each priority activity described in subsection (e)(2), including— a demonstration that the State has implemented the priority activity; a demonstration that the State has, at the time of the application, received funding from another source and made plans for the implementation of the priority activity; or a statement that the State has not, at the time of the application, implemented, or received funds to implement, the priority activity.

For each priority activity whose status is categorized under subparagraph (B)(iii), a description of how the eligible State entity plans to use grant funds under this section to carry out such activity. A description of how the eligible State entity plans to use grant funds to carry out the permissible activities described in subsection (e)(3), if the eligible State entity— categorizes the status of many of the priority activities described in subsection (e)(2) under clause

(i)or

(ii)of subparagraph (B); and anticipates the possibility of having remaining grant funds after ensuring implementation of each priority activity described under subsection (e)(2). A description of how activities funded under the grant program will— support the State's policy and reform goals; support alignment between State and local data systems; and support coordination with, or alignment or advancement of, related activities that are funded through other Federal programs, including such programs under section 208 of the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 ( 20 U.S.C. 9607 ), the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–5 ), the Race to the Top fund under section 14006 of such Act, including the Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge fund under sections 14005, 14006, and 14013 of such Act (as amended by, and subject to the requirements of, section 1832 of the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 ( Public Law 112–10 )), and the Workforce Data Quality Initiative under section 171(c)(2) of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 ( 29 U.S.C. 2916(c)(2) ). A budget that details how grant funds and other funding resources, including State and Federal funding, will be used to carry out the proposed activities. An assurance of the State’s long-term financial commitment to— implementing and supporting aligned statewide education longitudinal data systems; and maintaining such systems after the end of the grant program. A description of the indicators that the eligible State entity will use to determine— if grant funds are being used effectively; and the impact of grant funds on improving teaching, learning, and student outcomes. Any other information that the Secretary may reasonably require. In establishing the application described under this subsection, the Secretary shall, where practicable, require each eligible State entity to provide a demonstration of the capabilities of any system that the eligible State entity is, at the time of the application, using to track data, in lieu of a description of such capabilities. In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall— use a peer review process, as described in paragraph (2); select applications that demonstrate technical quality, validity, and reliability; promote multi-state collaboration; and ensure that applications protect student and educator privacy, including through compliance with the requirements of Federal, State, and local privacy laws (including section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (commonly known as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 ) (20 U.S.C. 1232g)). The Secretary shall award grants under this section through a peer review process that, to the extent practicable, includes— educators; users and consumers of statewide longitudinal data systems, including representatives of State educational agencies; individuals with demonstrated technical expertise in data system construction, integration, or implementation; and representatives of business and the workforce. In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary may give priority to eligible State entities that— propose to coordinate efforts with other State educational agencies; propose to coordinate efforts with local educational agencies; and fulfill other criteria relating to the purposes of this section, as determined by the Secretary. Each eligible State entity shall use grant funds to carry out the priority activities described in paragraph (2), before such entity may use any remaining funds to carry out the permissible activities described in paragraph (3). An eligible State entity is deemed to satisfy the requirements of paragraph

(1)if such entity demonstrates that the State has funding for, and has in place, or has developed and is implementing a plan that will result in the existence of, aligned statewide education longitudinal data systems and related activities that meet the requirements of paragraph (2). An eligible State entity receiving a grant under this section shall use grant funds to carry out the following activities: Implementing aligned statewide education longitudinal data systems that include the following: With respect to preschool through grade 12 education and postsecondary education— a unique statewide student identifier that does not permit a student to be individually identified by users of the system; student-level enrollment, demographic, and program participation information; student-level information about the points at which students exit, transfer in, transfer out, drop out, or complete P–16 education programs; the capacity to communicate with higher education data systems; and a State data audit system assessing data quality, validity, and reliability. With respect to preschool through grade 12 education— yearly test records of individual students with respect to State assessments under section 1111(b)(3) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(3)); information on students not tested by grade and subject; a teacher identifier system with the ability to match teachers to students; student-level transcript information, including information on courses completed and grades earned; and student-level college readiness test scores. With respect to postsecondary education, data that provide— information regarding the extent to which students transition successfully from secondary school to postsecondary education, including whether students enroll in remedial coursework; and other information determined necessary to address alignment and adequate preparation for success in postsecondary education. Establishing inter- and intra-agency governance strategies that define policies and procedures for the collection, access, and use of education data. Establishing and implementing comprehensive policies and procedures to protect the privacy, security, and confidentiality of student and educator data, including— justifying that data being collected, stored, and shared are necessary, useful, accurate, and valid; limiting access to personally identifiable information to necessary and appropriate individuals; protecting shared data from inappropriate use; implementing a data security framework (including regular and comprehensive training and professional development) for the use, dissemination, storage, and maintenance of data; providing parental and public notice about data collection, information about data policies, and information relating to the accessibility and use of data; ensuring compliance with the requirements of Federal, State and local privacy laws, including section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (commonly known as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 ) (20 U.S.C. 1232g); and aligning data policies and procedures with best practices for data stewardship, including best practices identified by the Secretary. Establishing the capacity to link education data with workforce data. Enabling the matching of the teacher identifier described in subparagraph (A)(ii)(III) with information about certification or licensure and teacher preparation programs, including the development of linkages with pre-service programs that enable the matching of teacher certification and preparation programs to— the postsecondary institutions at which teachers received their training; job placement; retention rates; and teacher impact on student academic achievement. Enabling standardization of education data through the use of openly developed common education data standards. Providing the State with the ability to meet Federal reporting requirements, including reporting requirements under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq. ), the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–5 ), the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq. ), and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq. ). An eligible State entity receiving a grant under this section may use remaining grant funds, after ensuring the implementation of the priority activities described in paragraph (2), to carry out activities that— expand the ability of aligned statewide education longitudinal data systems to align data that covers the time a student enters preschool through the time that such student graduates from secondary school or an institution of postsecondary education, and enters and spends time in the workforce; improve opportunities to access, analyze, communicate about, and use data from aligned statewide education longitudinal data systems; or build the capacity of teachers, school leaders, parents, students, researchers, external partners, and the public to use longitudinal data for effective decisionmaking. Funds made available under this section shall be used to supplement, and not supplant, other State or local funds used for developing integrated statewide education longitudinal data systems linking early childhood, elementary school, secondary school, postsecondary, or workforce data.

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