28A.300.505 - School data systems -- Standards -- Reporting format. - Washington Statutes

School data systems — Standards — Reporting format.

(1) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall develop standards for school data systems that focus on validation and verification of data entered into the systems to ensure accuracy and compatibility of data. The standards shall address but are not limited to the following topics:

     (a) Date validation;

     (b) Code validation, which includes gender, race or ethnicity, and other code elements;

     (c) Decimal and integer validation; and

     (d) Required field validation as defined by state and federal requirements.

     (2) The superintendent of public instruction shall develop a reporting format and instructions for school districts to collect and submit data on student demographics that is disaggregated by distinct ethnic categories within racial subgroups so that analyses may be conducted on student achievement using the disaggregated data.

[2007 c 401 § 5.]

Notes: Findings -- 2007 c 401: See note following RCW 28A.300.500.