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AB-2326 School cybersecurity.(2019-2020)



As Amends the Law Today


SECTION 1.

 Article 8.5 (commencing with Section 35265) is added to Chapter 2 of Part 21 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Education Code, to read:

Article  8.5. Cybersecurity
35265.
 For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply:
(a) “Cyberattack” means an attempt to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer, computer system, or computer network.
(b) “Local educational agency” means the governing body of a school district, county board of education, or state special school.
35266.
 (a) A local educational agency shall report any cyberattack to the California Cybersecurity Integration Center, established by the Office of Emergency Services pursuant to Section 8586.5 of the Government Code.
(b) (1) A local educational agency shall designate a cybersecurity coordinator to serve as a liaison in cybersecurity matters between the local educational agency and the California Cybersecurity Integration Center.
(2) The cybersecurity coordinator of a local educational agency shall notify the parent or legal guardian of a pupil that a cyberattack has occurred if records pertaining to the pupil may have been accessed.
(c) (1) The California Cybersecurity Integration Center shall establish a database that tracks reports of cyberattacks submitted by local educational agencies pursuant to this section. By July 1, 2021, and by each July 1 thereafter, the California Cybersecurity Integration Center shall report to the Legislature on the state of cybersecurity in the state’s local educational agencies, with recommendations for any improvements.
(2) A report to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.
SEC. 2.
 If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.