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AB 1636

Cerritos Community College District: data sharing.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by José Solache

AB 1636 authorizes Cerritos Community College District to share student data with external entities under protocols still being defined through committee review.

In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
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Bill Summary · AB 1636

Legislative bill overview

AB 1636 would authorize the Cerritos Community College District to share student data with external entities or organizations. The bill appears to establish new protocols or expand existing capabilities for how the district handles and distributes educational records and related information about its students.

Why is this important

Data sharing agreements between educational institutions and external parties directly affect student privacy protections and how personal information is used. These arrangements can facilitate beneficial partnerships (research, workforce development, transfer coordination) but also create risks if safeguards are inadequate or if students cannot easily understand how their information is being used.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy protections: Unclear what privacy standards, consent requirements, or restrictions would govern which external entities receive student data and for what purposes
  • Student transparency: Whether students would be adequately informed about data sharing practices or have meaningful ability to opt out
  • Scope of data: What categories of information (academic records, financial aid data, demographic information, behavioral records) would be included in sharing arrangements

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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