SB 1017: Pupils: foster youth: access to pupil records.

This bill aims to provide foster youth with access to their pupil records, similar to homeless and unaccompanied youth who are 14 years or older. The existing law already permits access to records for these groups, but the new provision would extend this access to foster youth in the same age range. The bill requires school districts to permit access to records for legitimate educational interests, and it imposes a state-mandated local program to cover any additional costs associated with this requirement. The bill also includes provisions for reimbursement of local agencies and school districts for mandated costs.