The **Schools Interoperability Framework**, **Systems Interoperability Framework** (UK), or **SIF**, is a data-sharing [open](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_standard) [specification](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Specification) for academic institutions from kindergarten through workforce. This specification is being used primarily in the United States, Canada, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand; however, it is increasingly being implemented in India, and elsewhere.
More info:<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schools_Interoperability_Framework>