Data Governance
Data Trust Formation and Purpose
In 2021, Kansas enacted a data trust agreement (Data Trust) outlining new data governance opportunities and structures among four state agencies. The Data Trust reflects Kansas’ commitment to the future of our early childhood system. We join many states across the country with a system in place for robust data-driven decision making in the public sphere for children and families.
The Data Trust establishes a governance board whose members design sustainable practices and tools for efficiently sharing early childhood data among members. The Data Trust prioritizes data projects that apply for, and are approved to be ECIDS Authorized Projects. The Data Trust structure allows for additional members to be included and avenues for community and provider requests to be reviewed.
Review and Prioritize Authorized Projects
Develop Best Practices for Improving Data Use and Data Literacy
Recommend Sustainable Data Sharing Practices Among State Agencies
Incorporate Community and Provider Input and Approve Data Requests
Data Trust Members
Data Trustee
Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund
Executive Director
Melissa Rooker
Meetings
Upcoming Meetings
July 1, 2021
March 3, 2022
May 19, 2022
August 25, 2022
November 17, 2022