All digital software including digital curricula, software licenses, hardware with online software, and/or online subscriptions must meet LAUSD’s Procurement of Digital Solutions (PoDS) requirements prior to purchase of these products. LAUSD is committed to protecting student and employee information and its vast information network when using digital products that require the exchange of non-public information to enable access to log in.
If a product requires a login and/or the exchange of personal information, the product must be evaluated to ascertain its integrity and ability to meet LAUSD’s standards. All suppliers of digital products for classroom use in grades pre-K through 12 instruction may submit an application for review. If a digital product is needed in a non-classroom and office setting, District personnel (administrators, teachers, and staff) must submit an application for review. Vendors may not apply for products not used in the classroom.
An application may require further review of the following: a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), or terms & conditions by District Procurement Services Division (PSD), and/or Office of General Counsel (OGC) prior to issuance of a purchase order or contract.
The links below will take the reader to documents related to contractor requirements and data destruction policies.
NOTE: PoDS applications are subject to audit. All vendors must provide product access for a rostered LAUSD student test account and an LAUSD teacher test account (formats for both will be provided by LAUSD). Access to all product features for each type of account is required (see Single Sign-on section).
