These remain local control decisions. While lack of standardization can limit automation, NDDPI has limited authority to require uniformity across districts. Districts will continue to map their local values to established codes within the SIS. While BRIDGE aims to support the automation of state and federal reporting and aggregate data analysis, reaching this goal requires strong collaboration between the state and districts. Some barriers include state reporting needs that extend beyond what district systems currently collect, unique reporting requirements for certain schools, and inconsistent data quality at the source. Districts will still be responsible for verifying their data. However, by implementing BRIDGE, we are creating a more unified system that reduces duplication and moves the state forward in its data modernization efforts.
