Softdocs + California

Softdocs-powered security built for Cali districts

See how Softdocs provides a whole new set of tools to run your district and departmental processes more efficiently, securely, and reliably.

Your demo will cover:

  • How you can securely centralize your staff folders into one easy-to-use repository that is fully compliant with AB 2534
  • How the "one-stop shop" of Softdocs can replace multiple legacy DMS, forms, and e-signatures apps
  • How you can create unlimited forms to capture information from students, parents, staff, and beyond

If you're ready to fully digitalize your staff records in a AB 2534-compliant system, let's talk.

NIST SP-800-53 Compliant
TX-RAMP Certified
CJIS Compliant
WCAG 2.2 AA Compliant
SOC 2 Type II Certified

Softdocs provides a one-stop shop for every form and document. It's a need-to-have for efficiency and security because it houses information securely and can pull data from any department. Our student information systems, enrollment, transcripts … all of it is already online. Why not digitize the piece that holds secure private information about children and their families? Why would you not want it in the safest format that you could possibly have it in?

Mary Frances Schmidt, Professional Registrar Specialist Katy ISD

How Softdocs Supports Compliance with California AB 2534

Trying to manage AB 2534 requirements manually is a headache. Softdocs takes the stress out of compliance so you can focus on hiring the best educators without drowning in paperwork.

  • Secure Record Management – Every applicant history, personnel file, and compliance doc? Securely stored and instantly accessible. No more scrambling.
  • Automated Workflows – Background checks, approvals, and verifications—handled. Move faster, stay compliant, and never miss a step.
  • Built-In Digital Forms – Applicants fill out their work history, and Softdocs does the heavy lifting. Verification requests? Sent automatically.
  • Audit-Ready Reporting – Compliance questions? One click, and you’ve got the proof.

Softdocs removes the burden from HR teams, allowing them to focus on hiring the best educators while staying compliant.

Softdocs for California Districts

Softdocs supports high school processes like finance

Business Office

Boost the speed and accuracy of key district processes like invoice capture, expense approvals, new vendor setup, and more with fast, customizable process automation.

Softdocs supports K-12 HR processes

Human Resources

Provide a world-class experience for teachers and staff with secure, modern document management and workflow automation for onboarding, contracts, and employee records.

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Student Services

Unify every student's cumulative record into a single, secure repository to eliminate wasted time and better serve students and parents, directly supporting TREx compliance.

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Facilities and Operations

Digitize facilities management, streamline operational workflows, and improve cross-departmental communication — all within one secure, scalable platform.

Critical Features to Support California Districts

Softdocs security is certified for TX-RAMP, NIST 800-53 and SOC 2 Type II

Security

Student, teacher, and district information is protected by systems certified for government-level NIST 800-53 and SOC 2 Type II security.

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Compliance

Besides compliance with California AB 2534, the platform is WCAG 2.2 AA accessible and supports HIPAA, FERPA, and other regulations.

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User Experience

Our software is designed to provide a clear, simple, and powerful user experience for staff, teachers, parents, and students.

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Cloud-Native

Built on Microsoft Azure, CA districts can remove the burden of on-prem software with true cloud systems boasting documented 99.98% uptime.

Unmatched Experience

More than 100 districts across California and the United States use the Softdocs Platform to bring genuine efficiency to parent-teacher-student processes and maximize compliance with state regulations.


Richland School District 1
Temecula Valley Unified School District
Wood County Schools
Harrison School District 2
Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga BOCES
Lancaster County Schools
Auburn City Schools
Bentonville School District
Columbia County Schools
Fontana Unified School District
Birmingham City Schools
Katy Independent School District