151B.133 Duties of Office of the Kentucky Center for Statistics. The duties of the Office of the Kentucky Center for Statistics shall be to: (1) Oversee and maintain the warehouse of data in the Kentucky Longitudinal Data System; (2) Develop de-identification standards and processes using modern statistical methods; (3) Conduct research and evaluation regarding federal, state, and local education and training programs at all levels; (4) Audit and ensure compliance of education and training programs with applicable federal and state requirements as authorized by federal and state law; (5) Work with public agencies and other entities to define statewide education, workforce development, and employment metrics and ensure the integrity and quality of data being collected; (6) Link data from multiple sources for consideration in developing broad public policy initiatives; (7) Develop requirements and definitions for data to be provided by any public agency, private institution of higher education, private school, or parochial school, as directed by the Board of the Kentucky Center for Statistics; (8) Develop a reasonable fee schedule for services provided; (9) Establish data quality standards; (10) Promulgate administrative regulations necessary for the proper administration of the Kentucky Longitudinal Data System; (11) Ensure compliance with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. sec 1232g, and all other relevant federal and state privacy laws; (12) Respond to approved research data requests in accordance with the data access and use policy established by the board; (13) Develop and disseminate, in cooperation with the Council on Postsecondary Education and the Department of Education, information on the employment and earnings of the public postsecondary institution graduates in Kentucky. This information shall be updated at least every three (3) years and shall be: (a) Posted on the Web site of the Office of the Kentucky Center for Statistics; (b) Posted on the Web site of the Council on Postsecondary Education; (c) Posted on the Web site of each public postsecondary institution, with the Web site address published in each institution's catalogue; and (d) Made available to every high school guidance and career counselor, who shall be notified of its availability for the purpose of informing all high school students preparing for postsecondary education; and (14) Enter into contracts or other agreements with appropriate entities, including but not limited to federal, state, and local agencies, to the extent necessary to carry out its duties and responsibilities only if such contracts or agreements incorporate adequate protections with respect to the confidentiality of any information to be shared. Effective: June 27, 2019 History: Amended 2019 Ky. Acts ch. 154, sec. 3, effective June 27, 2019. -- Amended 2014 Ky. Acts ch. 26, sec. 1, effective July 15, 2014. -- Created 2013 Ky. Acts ch. 18, sec. 3, effective June 25, 2013; and ch. 90, sec. 3, effective June 25, 2013.