WES MOORE, Governor Ch. 778 – 1 – Chapter 778 (House Bill 320) AN ACT concerning Maryland Longitudinal Data System – Definition of Student Data – Alteration FOR the purpose of altering the definition of “student data” for purposes of the Maryland Longitudinal Data System to include student disability data by specific disability category; and generally relating to student data and the Maryland Longitudinal Data System. BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article – Education Section 24–701(a) and (b) Annotated Code of Maryland (2022 Replacement Volume) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article – Education Section 24–701(l) Annotated Code of Maryland (2022 Replacement Volume) SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows: Article – Education 24–701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Center” means the Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center. (l) (1) “Student data” means data relating to or impacting student performance. (2) “Student data” includes: (i) State and national assessments; (ii) Course–taking and completion; (iii) Grade point average; Ch. 778 2023 LAWS OF MARYLAND – 2 – (iv) Remediation; (v) Retention; (vi) Degree, diploma, or credential attainment; (vii) Enrollment; (viii) Demographic data; (ix) Juvenile delinquency records; (x) Elementary and secondary school disciplinary records; (xi) Child welfare data; (xii) License, industry certificate, or vocational certificate; [and] (xiii) Personally identifiable information; AND (XIV) STUDENT DISABILITY DA TA BY SPECIFIC DISAB ILITY CATEGORY. (3) “Student data” does not include medical and health records. SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect July 1, 2023. Approved by the Governor, May 16, 2023.