Establishes a data security program within the Iowa Department of Education to protect student and district data.

The bill establishes a data security program within the Iowa Department of Education to enhance the protection of student and district data. The Department of Education will select the data security service through a request for proposals process. School districts may elect to participate in the program on a school year basis, but once elected, they cannot withdraw during that school year. The bill also establishes a data security program fund in the state treasury, appropriating $250,000 from the general fund for fiscal years 2026-2027.

Establishes a data security program within the Iowa Department of Education to protect student and district data.

The bill establishes a data security program within the Iowa Department of Education to enhance the protection of student and district data. The Department of Education will select the data security service through a request for proposals process. School districts may elect to participate in the program on a school year basis, but once elected, they cannot withdraw during that school year. The bill also establishes a data security program fund in the state treasury, appropriating $250,000 from the general fund for fiscal years 2026-2027.