SB 246 will require LEAs to maintain secure arrest records and enable transfer with student movement

USBE staff briefed attendees on SB 246 modifications to juvenile justice data handling. Beginning 07/01/2025, LEAs must digitally maintain a secure file described in the statute whenever a student is arrested; the file must be retained while the case is pending and may be deleted after one year or after adjudication.

The presenter said school officials (for example, principals) must have access to the secure record and that the information must be able to transfer electronically when a student moves between LEAs. Staff noted USBE does not currently plan to centrally host these records but is discussing API options and other transfer mechanisms with court systems to support timely sharing while protecting privacy.

LEA representatives raised questions about tribal courts and interstate transfer; staff acknowledged tribal court data flow may present additional legal complexity and advised districts to consult legal counsel on tribal court matters. Staff also said sites will be pursued to support transfer and that further conversations with courts and vendors will continue to implement the statutory requirement.