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HB 2303KANSASSession 2025-2026State Billdead
Did Not Advance

Kansas establishes longitudinal data system and credential registry under House Bill 2303

Original title: AN ACT concerning the legislature; establishing the longitudinal data act; creating the division of longitudinal data in the legislative research department; authorizing the legislative coordinating council to appoint the director of the division; authorizing the director to hire employees thereof; providing for the development and management of the Kansas longitudinal data system to securely link and analyze education, workforce and related data; creating a publicly accessible online registry of educational and occupational credentials; restricting release of personally identifiable information; making and concerning appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, for the legislature; amending K.S.A. 72-6314 and repealing the existing section.

Last action · April 10, 2026: Died in Committee

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What This Bill Proposed

House Bill 2303 establishes the Division of Longitudinal Data within the legislative research department to track and analyze education and workforce data, appropriates $3 million for 2026, and creates a public online registry of educational and occupational credentials.

Why it matters

The measure commits $3,000,000 from the state general fund to build a new state data network that links individual student and worker records across multiple state agencies, while establishing strict data privacy rules and a 2033 expiration date for the entire act.

Background
  • State longitudinal data systems are federally encouraged databases used by states to connect student education data with workforce outcomes. context

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Students and Parents

Student data maintained by educational agencies may be disclosed to authorized personnel of the new division of longitudinal data.

Directly affected

State Participating Agencies

Participating agencies must enter into memorandums of understanding with the division to share data and adhere to confidentiality rules.

Directly affected

Legislative Coordinating Council

The council is authorized to appoint the division director, set compensation, approve research designees, and receive annual reports.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Kansas longitudinal data system?
The system is established to securely exchange, de-identify, and match individual-level education and workforce data from participating agencies, connect individuals to resources supporting the education-to-employment pipeline, and provide data access to the legislature and state agencies.
Who has direct access to the data in the system?
Direct access is restricted to authorized staff of the division of longitudinal data, approved s, or other persons approved by the legislative coordinating council who have a need to access such data.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died in committee.

Procedural history

5 actions
  1. Apr 10, 2026House
    Died in Committee
  2. Feb 12, 2025House
    Hearing: Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 3:30 PM — Room 546-S — CANCELED
  3. Feb 11, 2025House
    Hearing: Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 3:30 PM — Room 546-S
  4. Feb 5, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Introduced
  5. Feb 5, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to House Committee on K-12 Education Budget

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Department of Health and Environment, Division of Longitudinal Data, State Department of Education and 6 more
OrganizationDepartment of Health and Environment“Participating agency in the data system”Map →
OrganizationDivision of Longitudinal Data“Created within the legislative research department”Map →
OrganizationState Department of Education“Participating agency in the data system”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Revenue“Participating agency in the data system”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Labor“Participating agency in the data system”Map →
OrganizationHouse Committee on K-12 Education Budget“Bill sponsor”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Commerce“Participating agency in the data system”Map →
OrganizationState Board of Regents“Participating agency in the data system”Map →
OrganizationLegislative Coordinating Council“Authorizes the appointment of the director and approves division operations”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.kslegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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