[§302A-1004.5]  Accurate data reporting.  (a)  The department shall establish a standardized data collection process for schools and complex areas to maintain records and report data to the department.  The department shall implement a process to:

     (1)  Review the accuracy of data reported by schools and complex areas;

     (2)  Coordinate with the state public charter school commission regarding the collection, analysis, and dissemination of this data from public charter schools; and

     (3)  Analyze and publish the data collected.

     (b)  The department shall annually review all data that has been collected pursuant to state and federal law and certify the accuracy of the data. [L 2020, c 76, §2]