Enacting the longitudinal data act, establishing the division of longitudinal data in the legislative research department, authorizing the appointment of a director of the division by the legislative coordinating council and providing for the development and management of the Kansas longitudinal data system for the purpose of tracking and analyzing education, workforce and related data.

HB 2303 establishes the Division of Longitudinal Data within Kansas' Legislative Research Department to create and manage the Kansas Longitudinal Data System. This system securely links and analyzes education data (like student performance, graduation, and career readiness) and workforce data (such as employment, wages, and training) from state agencies, while strictly protecting personally identifiable information through de-identification. The bill requires participating agencies (including education, labor, and health departments) to enter formal agreements with the division to share data, and it mandates a publicly accessible online registry of educational and occupational credentials. The system aims to provide lawmakers and state agencies with aggregated data to support evidence-based decisions on education and workforce development, without revealing individual identities.