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3523 BP Board Policy

Electronic Signatures

The Governing Board believes that the use of electronic records and signatures is a convenient paperless option that can increase efficiency in commercial and administrative transactions, reduce costs, and contribute to environmental sustainability in district operations. The Governing Board authorizes the use of electronic signatures in district operations when authorized by law. The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that any electronic signature utilized by the district conforms with criteria described in law and that the level of security is sufficient for the transaction being conducted. (Government Code 16.5; 2 CCR 22003, 22005) The Superintendent or designee shall retain electronic records in accordance with law and regulations, and as specified in BP/AR 3580 - District Records.

Legal & Management References

State
2 CCR 22000-22005 - Public entity use of electronic signatures
5 CCR 16020-16022 - Records; general provisions
5 CCR 16023-16027 - District records; retention and destruction
5 CCR 430 - Individual student records; definition
5 CCR 432 - Student records
Civ. Code 1633.1-1633.17 - Uniform Electronic Transactions Act
Civ. Code 1798.29 - District records; breach of security
Ed. Code 35252-35255 - Records and reports
Ed. Code 44031 - Personnel file contents and inspection
Ed. Code 49060-49079.7 - Student records
Ed. Code 8234 - Electronic signatures; child care and development programs
Gov. Code 16.5 - Electronic signatures
Gov. Code 7920.000-7930.215 - California Public Records Act
Gov. Code 811.2 - Definition of public entity
Federal
15 USC 7001-7006 - Electronic Records and Signatures in Commerce Act
20 USC 1232g - Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974
20 USC 1400-1482 - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
34 CFR 300-300.818 - Assistance to states for the education of students with disabilities
34 CFR 99.1-99.8 - Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Management Resources
California Department of Education Publication - Management Bulletin 17-13, October 2017
Website - CSBA District and County Office of Education Legal Services

Cross References