An Act creating an electronic backpack for foster children’s educational records

H 8 creates a digital system to securely store and transfer foster children's educational records as recommended by the State Auditor. This bill directly affects foster youth, schools, and child welfare agencies by replacing paper-based record sharing with a unified electronic platform. The key provision requires the state education department to establish this system, ensuring consistent access to academic histories during placements. It implements a specific recommendation from the State Auditor's report (House No. 3) without adding new requirements or funding. The bill focuses solely on improving record management, not on broader foster care policy changes.