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A 2632

Establishes the first of April as the annual reporting deadline for the basic educational data system (BEDS)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Cunningham

Summary of Bill A 2632: Annual Reporting Deadline for Basic Educational Data System Main Purpose and IntentThe purpose of this bill is to establish the first of April as the annual

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Bill Summary · A 2632

Summary of Bill A 2632: Annual Reporting Deadline for Basic Educational Data System

Main Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this bill is to establish the first of April as the annual reporting deadline for the Basic Educational Data System (BEDS) in the state. BEDS is the centralized system used to collect and analyze various data points related to public education, such as student enrollment, staffing, and district finances.

Key Provisions

  • Sets the first of April as the annual deadline for school districts and other educational entities to submit their BEDS reports and data
  • Requires the state education department to publish the compiled BEDS data and reports by June 1st each year
  • Allows the education department to grant extensions or waivers to the April 1st deadline in extenuating circumstances

Affected Parties

  • Public school districts and charter schools, which will be required to meet the new April 1st BEDS reporting deadline
  • The state education department, which will need to adjust its data collection and publication timeline
  • Policymakers, researchers, and the public who rely on the comprehensive BEDS data to analyze trends and inform education policy

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • This bill was introduced in the state legislature on January 9, 2024 and has been referred to the Education Committee for consideration
  • If passed, the new April 1st BEDS reporting deadline would take effect starting with the next academic year after the bill's effective date
  • The education department would be required to issue guidance and any necessary rulemaking to implement the new deadline for school districts

Overall, this bill seeks to standardize and streamline the timing of the state's critical BEDS data collection process, potentially improving the availability and usefulness of this information for various stakeholders in the education system.

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

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