The California Department of Education (CDE) issued CCGI Flash #4 on September 29, 2025, highlighting upcoming requirements for all Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) serving students in grades 9–12. The flash provides critical reminders about statutory deadlines, introduces a new vendor compliance resource, and outlines expectations for Student Information System (SIS) vendors supporting the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI).
As mandated by California Education Code Section 60900(f), all LEAs (including charter schools) serving students in grades 9–12 must:
Enter a data sharing agreement with CCGI by January 1, 2026
Provide an initial data file by June 30, 2026
Complete onboarding so students can access transcript-informed Partner Accounts on CaliforniaColleges.edu that update regularly with district-provided data
This requirement applies regardless of SIS usage or SIS compliance. LEAs must ensure data is submitted in compliance with standards set by CCGI.
These accounts empower students and educators by:
Tracking progress toward CSU/UC eligibility
Providing direct integration with California public college applications
Offering personalized college and career planning tools
LEAs not yet partnered with CCGI are encouraged to contact the team via CaliforniaColleges.edu to begin the onboarding process.
A new CCGI SIS Vendor and Product Capabilities Matrix is now available on the CSIS website. This matrix tracks each SIS vendor’s progress toward meeting CCGI data requirements, including:
Required and additional data elements for transcript-informed accounts
Support for automated file submission via API or extract
Fee waivers for small vendors
CCGI compatibility certification status
The matrix will be updated regularly to reflect vendor progress and compliance.
Vendors serving California high schools must:
Map SIS fields to CCGI’s required and optional data elements
Develop an automated method (API or extract) for transmitting data to CCGI
Small vendors may request a waiver from this requirement
Avoid passing costs related to CCGI compliance on to LEAs
Only vendors who meet these standards will be marked as “Compliant” in the matrix.
SIS vendors have been informed that completing these tasks by January 1, 2026 will support LEAs in meeting their June 30, 2026 obligations.
To support compliance, CDE and CCGI provide several key resources:
For help initiating a partnership, LEAs can email:
📧 communityengagement@californiacolleges.edu
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