A bill for an act modifying the duties of the department of education related to electronic systems.

HF 2124 requires Iowa's Department of Education to create and oversee a single statewide electronic data system for all public school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and area education agencies. The system must standardize data reporting, protect student/staff privacy, allow seamless transfer of student records between schools, and work with existing school software. It also mandates the Department modernize its own electronic systems by July 2027, including a new portal for schools to validate data, check enrollments, and access real-time reporting tools. This bill directly affects all Iowa schools and the Department of Education by centralizing data management and improving system interoperability.